Science Fair project conquers pollution

Kid discovers which microorganisms and which conditions cause plastic to biodegrade.  And he’s a Canuck.  From Discover Magazine blog:  “At 37 degrees and optimal bacterial concentration, the microbes had consumed 43 percent of a plastic sample within six weeks.” 

 There is no truth to the rumor that he got the microorganisms high on marijuana first…

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