Planet

Plastic bottle waste can be converted into PET aerogels which can be used for various applications.

The urgency of global warming requires a response from us. Here’s what we can all do to save the only planet we have.

Coral reefs can be rehabilitated over large scales using a cost-effective technique.

Silk has long been admired and coveted for its sensual luxury but, now, research shows it can help with everything from saving lives to preventing wrinkles.

Nanoparticles derived from green mango peel can decontaminate oil sludge, which is a major soil contaminant.

Nearly one-third of the world’s farms have adopted more environmentally friendly farming practices while continuing to be productive.

Global biodiversity set to collapse unless concerted action is taken to reverse damage to the tropical ecosystem.

Australian researchers develop a tool to calculate the nitrogen footprint of an organisation.

WellBeing columnist Alexx Stuart chats denim and why you should get curious about how your jeans were made.

What are nanoparticles? Nanoparticles find their way — often unlabelled — into your food and now scientists and environmentalists are pointing out the risks.

Plastic nanoparticles accumulate in marine organisms and can contaminate food chains and affect human health.

Microplastic flotsam in oceans is killing animals and harming waters. Now is the time to reduce waste, improve waterways and save precious marine life. We take a deeper look.