Plastics are valued for their durability, but that quality also makes them difficult to break down. Tiny pieces of debris known as microplastics persist in soil, water and air and threaten ecosystems ...

A University of Delaware-led team has developed a new catalyst that converts plastic waste into liquid fuels faster and more efficiently than existing methods, offering a potential solution to growing ...

The state would be the first to scrap requirements that children be vaccinated to attend school, among other rules. By Patricia Mazzei Reporting from Miami Florida plans to become the first state to ...