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In the 1940s, Harold Ridley noticed plastic splinters sitting quietly in pilots’ eyes, and it wasn’t just wartime debris: It changed cataract surgeryDuring the tumultuous period of World War II, a serendipitous observation emerged within the field of ophthalmology. British pilots, expose...- A simple diving trip led an 18-year-old to build a system to pull plastic from the oceanInspired by a beach clean-up day, an 18-year-old innovator envisioned a groundbreaking solution for ocean pollution. By applying his unders...
- Scientists just found a smelly algae that eats microplastics, and it could save your drinking waterScientists are developing algae to tackle microplastic pollution in drinking water. This orange-scented algae repels water, causing micropl...
- Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
- How to Maintain Your Fire Pit and Why Ash Buildup Can Be a Hidden Safety RiskBackyard fire pits require regular cleaning. Ash buildup can store heat, causing burns or new fires. It also blocks airflow, leading to exc...
- Earth Day 2026: How Canadian cities are turning April 22 into action, from clean-ups to climate learningEarth Day 2026 sees Canadians actively participating in environmental protection. From Quebec's wildlife cleanup to British Columbia's shor...
- A $176 billion reality check for Europe’s luxury brands as Middle East tensions hit shoppersA distant war is impacting global luxury sales. Europe's top luxury firms have lost billions in market value. The Middle East, a key growth...
- The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Isn’t Empty, It’s Becoming a Floating HabitatOnce seen as a barren plastic wasteland, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now a thriving habitat for coastal species. These organisms, pr...
- The Ocean’s Tiniest Drifters May Be Quietly Deciding Where Plastic Ends UpNew research reveals ocean microbes significantly influence plastic's journey. These tiny organisms attach to plastic, altering its buoyanc...
- This “Trash Island” Is Becoming an Ecosystem—and Scientists Are UnsettledOcean plastic is now home to new life. Algae, barnacles, and small creatures are settling on floating debris. This is not a sign of ocean h...
- Plastic isn’t just pollution anymore: Scientists find marine life thriving and reproducing on plastic debris in Great Pacific Garbage PatchPlastic waste in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is no longer just pollution; it's a home now. Scientists have found marine animals thrivin...
- Coral reefs in peril: Research reveals fishing gear plastics inflict severe damage to underwater ecosystemPlastic pollution in coral reefs is mainly made up of fishing gear debris, according to research by an international team published in the ...
- 414 million plastic pieces found on Indian Ocean islands: StudyAn estimated 414 million pieces of plastic - including nearly one million shoes and 370,000 toothbrushes - have been found washed ashore on...
- 414 million plastic pieces found on Indian Ocean islands: StudyPlastic pollution is a well-documented threat to wildlife and its potential impact on humans is a growing area of medical research.
- Experts call for Central policy to curb marine debrisThe plenary session of the conference highlighted that policy formation was necessary to protect the marine and estuarine ecosystem and the...
- World Heritage-listed island most polluted place on EarthSydney, May 16 (IANS) A remote island in the South Pacific is the most polluted place on the planet, Australian research said on Tuesday.
- Plastic debris a threat to marine life along Goa's coastMarine life along Goa's shoreline is facing a threat from plastic debris that gets washed ashore during the monsoon season, says a study by...
- Scientists raise concern over marine pollution by plasticsProblem of marine pollution by plastics can be resolved through a combination of actions like enforcement of rules, stressing on recycling ...
- 700 marine species threatened by plastic debris, says a studyNearly 700 species of marine animal are threatened by man-made debris such as plastic and glass, according to a new global study.
- Nature Club members clean plastic garbage bagsNoticed that the Nashik Municipal Corporation failed to clear garbage-filled plastic bags near Nehru Garden at Pandavleni locality, Nature ...
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