A stem-cell-based "organ-on-a-chip" model of ALS mimics early biological changes seen in the degenerative disease.

You probably don’t need another huge global problem to worry about. At least Shannon Speir is doing something about this one.

Plastics pollution may or may not be on your radar screen when there are so many other big, potentially terrible things ...

Potato chips, or crisps, aren’t just a snack to the British. Over the past few years they’ve been elevated to something ...

Plastic bag policies led to a 25% to 47% reduction in the amount of disposable, thin plastic bag litter on America's shorelines, the study found.

Plastic bag policies led to a 25% to 47% reduction in the amount of disposable, thin plastic bag litter on America's shorelines, the study found.

A study published in Science Journal found that plastic bag policies, such as bans and fees, have been effective in reducing plastic bag litter by 25-47% and potentially protecting wildlife from en… ...

A local church is making plarn (plastic yarn) out of plastic bags and waving it on large looms to make mats for the homeless.

A new study finds that regional plastic bag bans in the U.S. significantly reduce coastal plastic bag litter compared with areas without such policies. Single-use plastic bags are one of the most ...

Plastic or cloth reusable tote bags can be turned into patio pillows in a few simple steps. You can either sew the pillow's sides shut or use Velcro.

A new study finds plastic bag regulations cut shoreline litter by up to 47%. Policies like bans or fees significantly reduced waste across U.S. coastal areas.