144 articles from WEDNESDAY 10.5.2023

Microbes discovered that can digest plastics at low temperatures

Scientists have found microbes that can do this at 15C, in a potential breakthrough for recyclingMicrobes that can digest plastics at low temperatures have been discovered by scientists in the Alps and the Arctic, which could be a valuable tool in recycling.Many microorganisms that can do this have already been found, but they can usually only work at temperatures above 30C (86F). This means that...