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NewsPicks AI: Scientists Unveil Game-Changing Nanoplastic Removal Technology
A team at the University of Missouri has devised a method to eliminate most nanoplastics from water using eco-friendly solvents, suitable for both...
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NewsPicks AI: How Long “Biodegradable” Straws Last in Ocean Waters
After 16 weeks in seawater, bioplastic straws made of foam (shown here) broke down at least twice as fast as the solid versions....
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NewsPicks AI: New Bioplastic Straw Degrades Even Faster in the Ocean Than Paper
Researchers at WHOI have conducted a study comparing the degradation rates of various straw materials in marine conditions, revealing that biodegradable options like...
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NewsPicks AI: Scientists Discover Marine Fungus That Can Eat Plastic
Researchers have found that the marine fungus Parengyodontium album can break down polyethylene in the ocean when exposed to UV light, suggesting the...
