Egyptian Bacteria Breaks Down Toxic PVC Plastic by 27%
Scientists in Egypt have discovered bacteria that can degrade one of the hardest plastics to recycle. The breakthrough could transform how we tackle toxic plastic pollution worldwide.
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Ancient 'Worm Trails' Were Actually Giant Bacteria Colonies
What scientists thought were 540-million-year-old traces of tiny worms turned out to be fossilized bacteria and algae, some visible to the naked eye. The discovery rewrites our understanding of when small animals first appeared on Earth.
CT Researchers Find Bacteria Living in Scorpion Venom
Scientists at Eastern Connecticut State University discovered thriving bacterial communities in scorpion venom, shattering the belief that venom was sterile. This "lost city" of microbes could unlock powerful new antibiotics when the world desperately needs them.