University of Western Australia

2025-08-27 @ 18.31.21 ∈ In English

Worms can’t solve the world’s PVC problem: Analysis finds no sign of biochemical degradation

Mealworms and superworms may nibble at one of the world’s most stubborn plastics, but new research from The University of Western Australia shows they can’t actually break it down.

2024-12-11 @ 11.36.35 ∈ In English

Study challenges assertion that mealworms break down polystyrene

The capability of mealworms to digest and break down plastics has been challenged in a study led by researchers from The University of Western Australia.

2023-09-09 @ 19.36.02 ∈ In English

How ancient horticulture helped First Nations people create southern WA’s ‘water trees’

Pruned and trimmed for hundreds of years by the region’s Menang traditional owners, these unique marri trees provide a critical source of water.