Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Inverse
Inverse
Science
Molly Glick

These Hardy, Arctic-Dwelling Microbes Can Break Down Plastic with Little Energy


A creative solution for plastic pollution may be hiding in the Swiss Alps and the Arctic. These chilly environments house tons of microbes with unique traits, as scientists have discovered in recent years.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.