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Biodegradable Teabags Fail Environmental Impact Test

byAlan WilliamsandUniversity of Plymouth

New study finds that some "biodegradable" teabags don't fully degrade in soil

| 2 min read

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Hidden Moles in Hidden Holes

byUniversity of Plymouth

Newly identified species of mole are found to be very distinct from others both in morphology and DNA

| 2 min read

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Scientists Call for Global Push to Eliminate Space Junk

byUniversity of Plymouth

We need to learn from our mistakes and start addressing space pollution now before it's too late

| 3 min read

How Temperate Rain Forests Can Aid the Fight against Climate Change

byUniversity of Plymouth

In order to attain needed levels of tree growth for reaching UK targets, natural means alone are insufficient

| 3 min read

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Living Walls Can Reduce Heat Lost from Buildings by over 30 Percent

byUniversity of Plymouth

Daytime temperatures within newly-covered sections remain more stable than areas with exposed masonry

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Plastic Recycling Results in Rare Metals Being Found in Children's Toys and Food Packaging

byUniversity of Plymouth

Recent research results showed one or more rare earth elements were found in 24 of the 31 products tested

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Laundry Lint Can Cause Significant Tissue Damage within Mussels

byUniversity of Plymouth

Researchers demonstrate that increasing the amount of lint resulted in significant abnormality within the mussels' gills, specifically leading to damage of tissues

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Mussel Reefs Heighten Microplastic Exposure and Consumption Risk

byUniversity of Plymouth

Scientists used a series of experiments to assess whether the reefs formed by blue mussels affected their exposure and consumption of tiny microplastic particles

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Study Suggests Lego Bricks Could Survive in Ocean for Up to 1,300 Years

byUniversity of Plymouth

Researchers estimate that the plastic items could endure for anywhere between 100 and 1,300 years

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Insight into Cells' 'Self-Eating' Process Could Pave the Way for New Dementia Treatments

byUniversity of Plymouth

A recent peer-reviewed, observational study conducted in cells has shed light on the mechanisms behind autophagy and how it progresses

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Study Identifies Way to Enhance the Sustainability of Manufactured Soils

byUniversity of Plymouth

Soil degradation is posing a huge threat to global food security and every year, around 12 million hectares of cropland are lost to soil erosion

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The Complex Fate of Antarctic Species in the Face of a Changing Climate

byUniversity of Plymouth

The decline in oxygen in both ocean and coastal waters could pose a new set of threats to marine life

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Research Sheds New Light on How Brain Stem Cells are Activated

byUniversity of Plymouth

The study shows promise for future neural stem cell therapies in replacing cells lost through disease or injury

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Fear of 'Killer Shrimps' Could Pose Major Threat to European Rivers

byUniversity of Plymouth

The presence of the invasive Dikerogammarus villosus can decrease the effectiveness of its prey and has been linked to ecosystem changes and even local extinctions

| 2 min read