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Antarctica vulnerable to invasive species hitching rides on plastic and organic debris
A new study reveals how ocean biology and marine pollution can end up on Antarctica’s shoreline. Antarctica’s unique ecosystems could…
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Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity. In a study published recently…
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New substrate material for flexible electronics could help combat e-waste
Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a rapidly growing global problem, and it’s expected to worsen…
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
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Replacing plastics with alternatives is worse for greenhouse gas emissions in most cases, study finds
Substituting plastics with alternative materials is likely to result in increased GHG emissions, according to…