Scientists are making progress with better plastic-eating bacteria

Someday engineered organisms might help us do a better job of recycling polymers.

By Sarah Scoles
July 1, 2019

Latest

These otters learn how to snag snacks by watching their friends
Turn a boring box into a sweet working robotic hand
COVID-19 testing can’t guarantee a safe Thanksgiving. Here’s why.
This Billie Eilish cover is unlike any other (because it’s made by Google’s AI)
You probably can’t find every mask in this picture
The best Black Friday deals are decidedly not worth dying for
Why AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine is an important addition to the fleet of offerings
How to make perfect pie crust with the power of science
Can a hunter outrun an antelope? This ultra-marathoner is finding out.