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This High Schooler Invented a Plant-Based Plastic That Removes Microplastics From the Environment as It Biodegrades

Eighteen-year-old Arya Satheesh invented an award-winning plant-based plastic, Eco Purge, that biodegrades while actively removing microplastics from the environment.

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This High Schooler Invented a Plant-Based Plastic That Removes Microplastics From the Environment as It Biodegrades

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This High Schooler Invented a Plant-Based Plastic That Removes Microplastics From the Environment as It Biodegrades

Latest Discoveries

On the front lines of conservation in Sumatra: Rangers safeguard Batutegi forest

Why Does Antarctica's Blood Falls Spew Ruby Red Water? Microbes Offer New Clues About the Geologic Feature's Ancient Origins

Man builds fire-spouting propane pipe organ

This Marine-Life Mosaic Discovered Near the Colosseum Offers a Surprising Clue—Its Building May Have Housed Firefighters in Ancient Rome

Daily Games

A Radiant Thought

Digital Sabbath

The 5-4-3-2-1 Reset

Wake up to Radiance.

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