Scientists at the University of Konstanz have discovered a revolutionary microbial “Pac-Man enzyme” capable of degrading LCAP bioplastics in soil within 250 to 330 days. Featuring a broad active site and an unexpected connection to antibiotic resistance, this biological catalyst offers new hope for natural waste management and sustainable material design.
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh and RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau have unveiled a scalable chemical upcycling process that converts existing plastics into materials that degrade more easily. The discovery could reshape the future of food packaging, 3D printing and sustainable manufacturing.
Researchers are exploring how sunlight can transform plastic waste into clean fuels such as hydrogen and syngas, offering a promising path toward a circular economy and reduced reliance on fossil fuels.
China has transformed itself into a self-sufficient scientific superpower, but its declining reliance on international training may reshape global science collaboration in profound ways.
