A team led by the University of Exeter brought together more than 100 studies and found "widespread" impacts on animals and plants.
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U.S. Is a Larger Source of Plastic Pollution than Previously Thought, Report Finds
The United States generates more plastic waste than any other country in the world — producing 42 million metric tons, or 286 pounds per person, in 2016 alone, according to a new study published in the journal Science Advances.
Using Tree Bark, Researcher Develops New Generation Of Sustainable Products
Canada’s forests are a key source of renewable materials, from paper to lumber. Yet many of the industry’s most common products, such as cardboard and newsprint, are on the low end of the value chain.
Researchers Help Solve 30-Year Ozone Mystery
A group of researchers from The University of New Mexico Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, led by Distinguished Professor Hua Guo, have teamed up with colleagues from Texas A&M University to understand more about the photochemistry of Earth’s ozone.
Room-Temperature Superconductor? Rochester Lab Sets New Record Toward Long-Sought Goal
University physical scientists synthesize new superconducting material, developing a process that may help ‘break down barriers and open the door to many potential applications.’
Research Shows Aging Chimps, Like Humans, Value Friendships
Old friends get together to relax, share meals, and trust and support each other. In the latter part of life, these friendships are highly valued.