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How scientists transformed plastic bottles into a Parkinson’s drug

How scientists transformed plastic bottles into a Parkinson’s drug

By Stephen Beech Plastic bottles have been transformed into a drug to treat Parkinson’s disease. The pioneering method, developed by Scottish scientists, utilizes the power of bacteria to turn waste consumer plastic into L-DOPA, a medication for the neurological disorder. It is the first time a natural, biological

Boy recycles one million cans for charity

Boy recycles one million cans for charity

By Adam Dutton A 13-year-old boy has raised thousands of pounds for charity by recycling more than one million cans. Ryan Hulance came up with the idea as a way to make money for foodbanks while also caring for the environment. The green teen started contacting businesses near

'Diggings East' Superfund work slated to begin in August

The Diggings East site in Butte contains just about everything except the kitchen sink, and that’s likely in the mix too. Along with mine tailings, contaminated soils, municipal wastes, timbers, household wastes, construction debris and more. Josh Bryson, Atlantic Richfield’s project manager in Butte, said the 30-acre

Can the Griz be beat in this year’s food drive?

Can the Griz be beat in this year’s food drive?

One of the biggest sports rivalries in the state occurs yearly between age-old opponents MSU and the University of Montana (UM). However, the competition isn’t only on the football field — it’s in local food pantries too. For the 26th year running, the Can the Griz food drive

MSU continues to sharpen sustainability efforts at the stadium

MSU continues to sharpen sustainability efforts at the stadium

When Bobcat football plays at home, the MSU community rushes to the stadium to get their fill of food, drink and school pride. However, with a seating capacity of 20,000 and hundreds of tailgating spots in the surrounding parking lots, games can have some negative impacts, according to some

Bikefill bike park approaches $1.8 million fundraising goal

Bikefill bike park approaches $1.8 million fundraising goal

The Bikefill Bike Park project, spearheaded by Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT), is almost fully funded after fifteen years of dreaming. A contractor for the project will be selected on Oct. 17 and construction is slated to begin in spring 2026. Located between the old Bozeman landfill and Snowfill Park,

MSU office works toward sustainability goals

MSU office works toward sustainability goals

In 2012, MSU established the Office of Sustainability (OS) to advocate for and achieve the University’s on-campus sustainability goals. Since then, the OS has instituted different programs and policies to help reduce water and energy usage. The office manages projects, hosts an annual Sustainability Summit — an event where