Sunlight hits tiny particles of plastic floating in a clear water solution. Slowly, they begin to disappear, leaving behind a familiar household chemical: acetic acid, the main ingredient in vinegar.

A new solar-driven method transforms plastic waste and microplastics into acetic acid, turning pollution into a valuable chemical.

January brings rapidly increasing sunlight, despite ongoing winter and storm warnings. Map shows exactly which areas of the U.S. will gain the most sunlight in January. “The sun remains low... still ...

Taking a leaf out of the book of plants, scientists have used a photosynthesis blueprint to harness the power of sunlight and turn two of the most destructive greenhouse gases into useful, prized ...

In this world, plastic is the most stubborn waste. Normally, the plastic waste gets disposed of via municipal collection, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When the sun's out, it’s tempting to leave things outside or by the window. But some items don’t play well with direct sunlight ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

The original story “ New platinum-free photocatalyst turns sunlight and water into renewable energy ” is published in The ...