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Scientists create plastic that destroys viruses on contact

Science Daily · Apr 23, 2026, 3:25 AM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

A new virus-fighting plastic film could transform everyday surfaces into invisible defenders against disease. Instead of relying on chemicals, this flexible material is covered in microscopic pillars that physically stretch viruses until they burst, rendering them harmless. In lab tests, it destroye

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