Articles by University of Plymouth

New study finds that some "biodegradable" teabags don't fully degrade in soil

Newly identified species of mole are found to be very distinct from others both in morphology and DNA

We need to learn from our mistakes and start addressing space pollution now before it's too late

In order to attain needed levels of tree growth for reaching UK targets, natural means alone are insufficient

Daytime temperatures within newly-covered sections remain more stable than areas with exposed masonry

Recent research results showed one or more rare earth elements were found in 24 of the 31 products tested

Researchers demonstrate that increasing the amount of lint resulted in significant abnormality within the mussels' gills, specifically leading to damage of tissues

Scientists used a series of experiments to assess whether the reefs formed by blue mussels affected their exposure and consumption of tiny microplastic particles 

Researchers estimate that the plastic items could endure for anywhere between 100 and 1,300 years

A recent peer-reviewed, observational study conducted in cells has shed light on the mechanisms behind autophagy and how it progresses