By the end of the week, I was left with a horrifying pile of yogurt cups, coffee lids, plastic wrappers and takeout containers — far more than I expected. I even had enough trash to cover my ...

Scientists at RIKEN in Japan have developed a new type of plastic that’s just as stable in everyday use but dissolves quickly in saltwater, leaving behind safe compounds. The benefit of plastics ...

Let's just agree: We all have that one kitchen cupboard that is overflowing with plastic containers. Some are self-consciously bought, some are gifted, and some are used from takeout food. From ...

Courtesy of Beverly Hills Center for Plastic and Laser Surgery What if getting the lips you always dreamed of was as easy as 1, 2, 3? It is, if you're plastic surgeon Dr. Ben Talei, who developed ...

In 2023, plastic surgeons in the United States performed nearly 1.8 million cosmetic surgeries, a marked increase from the previous year. As demand for cosmetic procedures continues to rise ...

Evalyne Ndirangu, IAEA Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications Ayhan Evrensel, IAEA Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications “The world’s commitment to ending plastic pollution is clear ...

The report claimed that by 2050 the oceans would contain 850 million tons of plastic versus 812 million tons of fish. However, while the numbers cited in the EMF report were likely used in good ...

Researchers discover why plastic sheds dangerous fragments The unique construction that makes plastic so useful also makes it prone to forming hazardous micro- and nanoscopic shards Date: April 7 ...