Scientists stunned after making unexpected discovery while observing marine species: 'We were shocked'

Scientists stunned after making unexpected discovery while observing marine species: 'We were shocked'

Plastic is not on most fungi's menu — but a specific marine species has acquired a surprising appetite for it. Why is this so exciting? The discovery opens the door to a natural solution for breaking down one of the planet's most persistent pollutants. Plastics are everywhere, from food packaging and textiles to medical equipment and electronics. One of the most stubborn types is polyurethane, a synthetic plastic commonly found in industrial and…

On land, in the air, in the seas: Microplastics have been enriching the environment for decades. In the coming decades, the amount is expected to rise significantly, researchers warn.

The TARA-Microplastics mission reveals that all the largest rivers in Europe are extremely polluted by microplastics.

Studie: Mikroplastik in Umwelt könnte sich bis 2060 vervielfachen

An Land, in der Luft, in den Meeren: Seit Jahrzehnten reichert sich Mikroplastik in der Umwelt an. In den kommenden Jahrzehnten dürfte die Menge noch deutlich steigen, warnen Forscher.

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On land, in the air, in the seas: microplastics have been enriching the environment for decades. In the coming decades, the quantity is likely to increase significantly, warn researchers.The total amount of microplastics in the environment could multiply by 2060. This scenario even applies to the case of active fight against global mismanagement in waste management, French researchers report in the journal "Science Advances". In the study, the g…