This find could open up new paths for science. Researchers surprised after uncovering contents of maggots' guts: '[They] ...

Seeking solutions to counteract a rapid rise in plastic trash, scientists have developed biodegradable material that is designed to replace conventionally used plastic. An interdisciplinary team of ...

Discover 9 powerful reasons to start using liquid plastic (polyurethane resin) in your creative projects! This versatile material is taking the DIY and crafting world by storm — and for good reason.

When plastic was first introduced in 1907, it was hailed as a miracle material. The petroleum-based substance could seemingly do anything — harden into a rock-solid car part or a flexible waterproof ...

From left, Arijit Ghorai and Ho Yong Chung hold samples of lignin-based polyurethane. The research team used lignin and carbon dioxide to create a new kind of polyurethane that is biodegradable and ...

From underwater surveillance vehicles and deep-diving construction engineers to paddle-boarders and surfers, users of polyurethane foams fulfill diverse subsea and marine applications. Thanks to their ...

Dangerous concentrations of algae such as "red tides" have been consistently emerging in locations around the world. A region in Southern Australia is experiencing a nine-month toxic algae bloom that ...

Once discarded, spongy polyurethane foam typically just ends up in landfills, where it takes up a lot of space. Thanks to a newly-developed process, however, it could soon be recycled into ...

Plastic pollution may be quietly fueling algal blooms by knocking out the grazers that usually keep algae under control.