Those of us who appreciate nature and also spending time in the great outdoors know that some of the best times can happen around a picnic table. But we also know about the dangers and risks facing ...

Using microorganisms, researchers have successfully developed a new bio-based plastic to replace conventional plastic.

Polyethylene has a number of advantageous properties, but biodegradability is not one of them. A team of researchers has now developed a plastic which has similar thermoplastic properties to ...