Strong, flexible 'nylon' made by engineered bacteria for the first timeResearchers have created genetically engineered microbes that produce nylon-like plastics, offering a potential solution to plastic waste.
Are microplastics bad for your health? More rigorous science is neededHigher plastics in arterial plaques correlate with increased heart attack and stroke risk.Current studies on plastics in human tissues face validity and contamination issues.Lack of research rigor could lead to misinformation about plastic health risks.
Technofossils': how plastic bags and chicken bones will become our eternal legacyFast food and fast fashion will define humanity's geological legacy for millions of years, dominated by plastics, food containers, and synthetic garments.
Toxic chemicals used in common products easily absorb into human SKINToxic chemicals in plastics used for various items can be easily absorbed by human skin, affecting health, including thyroid function and cancer risk.