Melissa GaskillScience writerMelissa Gaskill is a freelance science writer based in Austin whose work has appeared in Scientific American, Mental Floss, Newsweek, Alert Diver and many other publications. She is the co-author of "A Worldwide Travel Guide to Sea Turtles." Latest articles by Melissa Gaskill Are biodegradable plastics really worth the hype? By Melissa Gaskill published 29 November 25 Plastic pollution is poisoning the planet. Some experts suggest making plastics from more "natural" materials, but research shows those still have risks. Pollution Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Great news for wildlife photographers, the "powerhouse" Canon EOS R5 II is cheaper for Black Friday2Astrotourism, dark-sky and Northern Lights travel essentials 3An enigmatic human relative, dark matter discovery and mysterious lights in the sky during nuclear weapons tests4Scientists are debating a 70-year-old UFO mystery as new images come to light5Do your dreams change as you age?
Are biodegradable plastics really worth the hype? By Melissa Gaskill published 29 November 25 Plastic pollution is poisoning the planet. Some experts suggest making plastics from more "natural" materials, but research shows those still have risks.
