{
  "id": 3218269,
  "title": "Scientists turn plastic bottles and corn waste into protein-rich cookies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/scientists-turn-plastic-bottles-and-corn-waste-into-protein-rich",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-25T06:30:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/scientists-turned-plastic-bottles-and-corn-waste-into-protein-rich-cookies-the-food-could-help-tackle-hunger-problem-and-also-feed-space-crews/articleshow/133452916.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are developing protein-rich cookies made using plastic waste and agricultural waste. Called µBites, the cookies use PET plastic from bottles and discarded corn stalks and leaves. Programmed yeasts convert processed waste into proteins, fats, acids and flavouring molecules. The NASA-linked project is aimed at developing food for…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Futurism",
        "title": "Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Edible Cookies Because That’s the Future We Deserve",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/scientists-turn-plastic-waste-into-edible-cookies-because-thats-the",
        "published": "2026-08-24T17:37:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}