The researchers combined the trash with asphalt, potentially making roads more stable while also reusing a critical form of waste in America.

The ban applies to a set of new products containing toxic PFAS — aka “forever chemicals” — including dental products, cosmetics, underwear, and more.

The robotic insects could someday be used to pollinate indoor plants, researchers say. They hope to increase the total flight time to 10,000 seconds, or 166 minutes.

The discovery, found in certain fig trees, could be used to help sequester carbon pollution that’s currently in our atmosphere by turning it into limestone-like deposits.

The shallow-water cisco hasn’t been seen in Lake Erie since the mid-20th century, but as it turns out, a population of the fish had survived elsewhere. Now, the species is being considered for reintroduction.

Researchers were happily surprised to learn that Lake Enigma, a frozen lake in Antarctica believed to be completely dry underneath its icy exterior, was teeming with microbial life. They also found around 40 feet of liquid water at the bottom of its lake bed.

While there is still a lot of research that needs to be done on the impact microplastics have on the human body, there are a number of studies that suggest there are links to cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, and neurological issues.

The 98 eggs, which came from at least three female iguanas, were discovered by a Miami homeowner and then removed by experts. In Florida, iguanas are an invasive species that have been known to wreak havoc on local infrastructure.

Volunteers for a marine conservation group were alerted about the mass earlier this year, reflecting an all-too-common occurrence where abandoned fishing nets and other supplies become interconnected as a large, floating mass that can kill or harm local wildlife.