We've updated our annual ranking of film and sheet makers to reflect fiscal year 2024 data from 162 companies. The combined total: $41.4 billion in North American film and sheet manufacturing sales.

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Scientists at Washington University in St. Louis developed a leaf-inspired bioplastic that could be a game-changer for the ...

Abstract: Plastic mulch is widely used in agriculture, providing significant benefits. However, improper use can harm farmland ecosystems and threaten food security, especially in black soil regions, ...

Microplastic pollution is a growing concern, with agricultural soils acting as a significant sink. A study in India found ...

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Emily Blunt turned heads at the Venice Film Festival as she stunned fans with her high cheekbones and smooth skin - but plastic surgeons have since been speculating over which procedures she may have ...

On a sunny summer day, a soybean field may seem peaceful, even boring. However, Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Assistant Professor Joy Winbourne knows that something remarkable is going ...

Autonomous weeders have evolved from trial-phase prototypes into indispensable equipment for vegetable growers. The latest versions of auto weeders combine pinpoint targeting, increased speed, and ...