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Scientists discover a plastic-eating “Pac-Man” enzyme with a surprising secret

Scientists have discovered a remarkable “Pac-Man enzyme” that helps bacteria devour certain types of plastic and may offer new hope in the fight against plastic pollution. Researchers found that several biodegradable plastics completely broke down in soil within about a year, while conventional plastic remained largely unchanged.

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How many planets could fit in the solar system?

As far-fetched as it may seem, quirks of orbital mechanics could allow hundreds of planets to be packed around a star

  • Two Earth-sized planets can share an orbit stably.
  • Up to 24 such planets can coexist in a single orbit.
  • Stable co-orbital arrangements are rare in practice.

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