Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of NPR's Short Wave talk about a comet visiting from interstellar space, caterpillars that eat and break down plastic, and how animals' sense of smell varies by altitude.

Plastic pollution tends to float near the surface and build up in large, rotating ocean currents known as gyres. The ...

The lining on the inside of a nonstick pan is made of plastic. When heated, it can release toxic fumes; when scratched, it ...

“Around 2,000 waxworms can break down an entire polyethylene bag in as little as 24 hours, although we believe that ...

In tests on real human teeth, scientists discovered that eating vegetables can permanently damage the enamel layer that ...

By genetically modifying the bacteria, the chemists can transform their molecule into acetaminophen, also known as ...

Scientists have found a way to use the bacteria E. coli to convert plastic waste into a popular painkiller, a study said this week.

Oxidative stress is one of the primary drivers of aging, but your diet can play a role in tamping it down — or accelerating it.

New research has made encouraging progress in tackling not one but two of the biggest problems facing our planet right now: plastic pollution and the use of fossil fuels as part of drug manufacturing ...

Most of us are guilty of ignoring that questionable layer of grot building up inside our water bottles. Katie Rosseinsky looks at the consequences of falling behind on your cleaning admin, and why exp ...