We tend to think of glass as fragile--but in fact, glass is pretty strong stuff.
A discovery by students at Yale University might one day mean we can throw plastic into the compost pile.
Fish have been eating plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This has scientists concerned about long term effects on the environment.
Ever wonder what actually happens when recycling plastics? Learn about the process on this Moment of Science.
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The most important part of a seat belt is the spool’s locking mechanism–a device that makes the belt hold tight in the unfortunate event of a crash. The locking mechanism is activated either by the car’s movement or by the belt’s movement.