You may have seen images of seabirds that have built their nests on discarded nets, lengths of rope and other plastic litter, ...

Researchers say chlorine in combination with ultraviolet light works to degrade deadly toxins created by harmful algae blooms in drinking water.

Another possible purpose: “It appears that opsins signal melanocytes to make more melanin in response to UV exposure,” saysDr. Shamban. As we learn more about how light, in all its wavelengths ...

Highlighter pens contain chemicals that absorb visible light as well as ultraviolet (UV) light, which humans cannot see. The UV light “excites” the electrons in the ink’s molecules and ...

Within three months, certain fungi increased their plastic degradation rates by up to 15%. This discovery highlights marine fungi as a promising resource for developing new methods to recycle and ...

Light of Life Rescue Mission Executive Director Jerrel Gilliam is spending 24 hours on a bench in front of their North Side building, live-streaming his conversations with community members.

However, microplastic pollution disrupts this cycle by attaching to phytoplankton surfaces, obstructing light and CO₂ absorption ... Direct emissions arise from plastic degradation and waste ...

Single-use plastics, such as straws, contribute significantly to environmental degradation ... to address plastic pollution could have long-term consequences for marine life and human health.

Two years ago, when the Eagles made Super Bowl LVII, also against the Kansas City Chiefs, poles were greased up to prevent fans from climbing. The man was transported to Jefferson Hospital after ...

An 18-year-old man is on life support after falling from a light pole Sunday in Philadelphia as Eagles fans celebrated the team’s NFC Championship win over the Commanders in the streets ...