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Plastic Ingestion Causes Unseen Harm in Baby Seabirds
A study in Science Advances reveals that baby seabirds on Lord Howe Island, even with seemingly small amounts of ingested plastic, exhibit liver and kidney dysfunction, stomach lining damage, and neurodegeneration, as discovered through blood analysis of 31 sable shearwater chicks.
Plastic Ingestion Causes Unseen Harm in Baby Seabirds
A study in Science Advances reveals that baby seabirds on Lord Howe Island, even with seemingly small amounts of ingested plastic, exhibit liver and kidney dysfunction, stomach lining damage, and neurodegeneration, as discovered through blood analysis of 31 sable shearwater chicks.
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Microplastics in Dementia Patients' Brains Linked to Microwave Use of Plastics
A new study links higher levels of microplastics in the brains of dementia patients to the use of plastic containers in microwaves, urging people to switch to safer alternatives like glass or stainless steel to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and microplastics that may increase dementia risk an...
Microplastics in Dementia Patients' Brains Linked to Microwave Use of Plastics
A new study links higher levels of microplastics in the brains of dementia patients to the use of plastic containers in microwaves, urging people to switch to safer alternatives like glass or stainless steel to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and microplastics that may increase dementia risk an...
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Switching to Tap Water Could Reduce Microplastic Intake by 90%
Canadian research indicates that switching to filtered tap water can reduce annual microplastic intake by 90%, from approximately 90,000 to 4,000 particles, based on a study finding up to 7 grams of plastic in some human brains, with higher levels in those with dementia.
Switching to Tap Water Could Reduce Microplastic Intake by 90%
Canadian research indicates that switching to filtered tap water can reduce annual microplastic intake by 90%, from approximately 90,000 to 4,000 particles, based on a study finding up to 7 grams of plastic in some human brains, with higher levels in those with dementia.
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Increased Microplastics Found in Human Brains: Health Risks and Mitigation Strategies
A study revealed significantly higher microplastic levels in human brains in 2024 than in 2016, highlighting potential health risks linked to the consumption of food, water and air contaminated with microplastics. Researchers suggest avoiding plastic bottles, microwaveable plastic containers, and pl...
Increased Microplastics Found in Human Brains: Health Risks and Mitigation Strategies
A study revealed significantly higher microplastic levels in human brains in 2024 than in 2016, highlighting potential health risks linked to the consumption of food, water and air contaminated with microplastics. Researchers suggest avoiding plastic bottles, microwaveable plastic containers, and pl...
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Cambridge Hackathon Yields Innovative Microplastic Solutions
Cambridge students participated in a hackathon to find solutions for microplastic pollution, resulting in various approaches, with a small-scale water filter winning for its practicality and community focus.
Cambridge Hackathon Yields Innovative Microplastic Solutions
Cambridge students participated in a hackathon to find solutions for microplastic pollution, resulting in various approaches, with a small-scale water filter winning for its practicality and community focus.
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Reducing Microplastic Exposure: Practical Strategies and Systemic Concerns
This article discusses the pervasive presence of microplastics in food, highlighting the example of king cake babies and offering practical strategies to reduce exposure, such as replacing plastic kitchenware and avoiding heating plastics, while acknowledging that complete avoidance is unrealistic.
Reducing Microplastic Exposure: Practical Strategies and Systemic Concerns
This article discusses the pervasive presence of microplastics in food, highlighting the example of king cake babies and offering practical strategies to reduce exposure, such as replacing plastic kitchenware and avoiding heating plastics, while acknowledging that complete avoidance is unrealistic.
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36% Bias Score
Microplastics Boost Antibiotic Resistance in E. coli Biofilms
A study found that microplastics significantly enhance the antibiotic resistance of E. coli biofilms, with E. coli grown on microplastics exhibiting faster growth, larger size, and dramatically increased resistance to four common antibiotics compared to those grown on glass beads, even after removal...
Microplastics Boost Antibiotic Resistance in E. coli Biofilms
A study found that microplastics significantly enhance the antibiotic resistance of E. coli biofilms, with E. coli grown on microplastics exhibiting faster growth, larger size, and dramatically increased resistance to four common antibiotics compared to those grown on glass beads, even after removal...
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Microplastics Cut Global Food Supplies by 4-14%, Threatening 400 Million More with Starvation
A new assessment reveals that microplastic pollution is reducing global food supplies by 4-14%, impacting staple crops and potentially increasing the number of starving people by 400 million in the next two decades; the greatest impact is seen in Asia.
Microplastics Cut Global Food Supplies by 4-14%, Threatening 400 Million More with Starvation
A new assessment reveals that microplastic pollution is reducing global food supplies by 4-14%, impacting staple crops and potentially increasing the number of starving people by 400 million in the next two decades; the greatest impact is seen in Asia.
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Paint Identified as Major, Understudied Source of Microplastics
A University of Toronto study reveals paint as a vastly understudied source of microplastics, with an estimated annual release of 1,857 kt globally, highlighting a significant research gap and the urgent need for further investigation into its environmental and health impacts.
Paint Identified as Major, Understudied Source of Microplastics
A University of Toronto study reveals paint as a vastly understudied source of microplastics, with an estimated annual release of 1,857 kt globally, highlighting a significant research gap and the urgent need for further investigation into its environmental and health impacts.
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EU Lags in Combatting Marine Pollution: Insufficient Enforcement Undermines 2030 Goal
The EU aims to eliminate pollutants from its seas by 2030, but a European Court of Auditors report criticizes insufficient enforcement, inadequate monitoring, and lenient sanctions, highlighting the significant contribution of ships and lost containers to marine pollution.
EU Lags in Combatting Marine Pollution: Insufficient Enforcement Undermines 2030 Goal
The EU aims to eliminate pollutants from its seas by 2030, but a European Court of Auditors report criticizes insufficient enforcement, inadequate monitoring, and lenient sanctions, highlighting the significant contribution of ships and lost containers to marine pollution.
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Microplastics Linked to Increased Disability Risk in US Coastal Communities
A study of 218 US coastal counties found a correlation between higher microplastic concentrations in seawater (over 1000 particles/cubic meter in some areas) and a significantly increased risk of various disabilities, including those affecting self-care, mental function, and mobility, with those in ...
Microplastics Linked to Increased Disability Risk in US Coastal Communities
A study of 218 US coastal counties found a correlation between higher microplastic concentrations in seawater (over 1000 particles/cubic meter in some areas) and a significantly increased risk of various disabilities, including those affecting self-care, mental function, and mobility, with those in ...
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28% Bias Score
Ocean Plastic Pollution: A Global Crisis Requiring Systemic Change
Daily, millions of tons of plastic waste pollute oceans, harming marine life for centuries; this includes microplastics found in Arctic ice, seafood, and even human blood, with the EU aiming to halve marine plastic pollution by 2030 through legislative changes and promoting individual actions.
Ocean Plastic Pollution: A Global Crisis Requiring Systemic Change
Daily, millions of tons of plastic waste pollute oceans, harming marine life for centuries; this includes microplastics found in Arctic ice, seafood, and even human blood, with the EU aiming to halve marine plastic pollution by 2030 through legislative changes and promoting individual actions.
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40% Bias Score
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