Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Sticky bacterial biofilm traps and sinks microplastics for recycling

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Nick Lavars

The pervasive nature of plastic pollution makes it an incredibly difficult problem to tackle, but lately we’re seeing how microscopic organisms might offer us a helping hand. This has included the discoveries of bacterium that can quickly break down co… Continue reading Sticky bacterial biofilm traps and sinks microplastics for recycling→

For reduced period pain, treadmill use may do the trick

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Ben Coxworth

When women are experiencing primary dysmenorrhea (better known as period pain), usually the last thing that they feel like doing is getting up and exercising. According to a new first-of-its-kind study, however, doing so may be exactly what’s… Continue reading For reduced period pain, treadmill use may do the trick→