Tiny plastic particles have quietly become one of the biggest pollution problems in the world, showing up in rivers, lakes, wastewater and even drinking water. Researchers at the University of Missouri believe they may have found an unusual solution hiding inside a specially engineered algae strain that smells like oranges. The discovery could one day help cities clean contaminated water more effectively while also reducing plastic waste.
Scientists say the research is still in its early stages, but the results are already drawing attention for tackling multiple environmental problems at once, as per a report by Science Daily.
