In a new study, scientists from the universities of Portsmouth and Manchester report that a specially engineered enzyme can significantly speed up the breakdown of PET—the plastic used in water ...

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A tiny plant’s molecular “velcro” could help crops turn sunlight into food more efficiently. An international team of ...

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Nutrition labels flaunt calorie counts in bold on food packaging. The amount of energy — or calories — we get from food is ...

Trying to eat healthy without breaking the bank can feel like a mission impossible. You walk into the grocery store, and ...

By reconstructing ancient nitrogen-processing enzymes, scientists are uncovering new clues about how early life survived on a very different Earth.

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If you’re dealing with occasional bloating, this spice may help you feel better—and it comes with other digestive perks, too.

Life-saving treatments for children with orphan illnesses often move slowly, if at all, through the federal approval process.