Now, Northwestern Engineering-led researchers have discovered how cells of a Comamonas bacterium are breaking down plastic for food. First, they chew the plastic into small pieces, called nanoplastics ...

First, they chew the plastic into small pieces, called nanoplastics. Then, they secrete a specialized enzyme that breaks down the plastic even further. Finally, the bacteria use a ring of carbon ...

It turns out, many chimpanzees would pass these tests with flying colors, according to a report in the journal PeerJ. “We find objective evidence that wild chimpanzees break down technical tasks into ...

“The Israeli cabinet led by [Benjamin] Netanyahu is dogged to break up the region into pieces and create a situation where Israel is the strongest entity. We must stand by Gaza, back the Palestinian ...

Harnessing moisture from air, Northwestern University chemists have developed a simple new method for breaking down plastic waste. The non-toxic, environmentally friendly, solvent-free process ...

Researchers have developed a chemical-processing technique that can break down fabrics into reusable molecules, even when they contain a mixture of materials. Estimates suggest than less than 1% ...

When our Moms and our Dads let us down, our developing minds tell us ... and it caused them to break into pieces. If all begins with our parents’ inability to consistently meet our needs ...