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WeWow On The Weekend (6/3/23)

Wow in the World

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The Science of Waxed Worms

Scientists think they've found a way to break down polyethylene in wax worms. The plastic is hard to break down, especially when we humans are producing 8 million tons of it every year. This theory is still being tested, and it has a long way to go before it can be proven. It's still pretty exciting to think how just a little curiosity is basic could possibly lead to fixing a huge problem right here on our planet.

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