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August 27, 2023

UBC’s Game-Changing Discovery: Can Plants Really Trap 99.9% of Microplastics?

Microplastic pollution, a looming environmental threat, might have met its match in the form of plants. UBC scientists have innovatively harnessed the power of wood dust and tannins to trap up to

Climate·Plastic·Pollution·Science

Barents Sea’s Unspoken Challenge: The Microplastic Invasion in Arctic We Can’t Ignore

Today, when the heartbeat of our oceans is intertwined with the pulse of our climate, scientists have pinpointed ocean currents, melting ice, burgeoning tourism, and insufficient waste management as culprits behind the escalating microplastic levels in the Arctic. The Barents

October 25, 2023

Lake Geneva’s Hidden Crisis: Plastic Levels That Rival the Oceans!

Plastic·Pollution·Water

Lake Geneva, a picturesque gem nestled between the Swiss and French Alps, has long been a symbol of natural beauty and purity. Tourists and

Microscopic Robots Capture 80% of Waterborne Microplastics and Bacteria – See How They Work

Plastic·Science·Technology

When plastic waste breaks down, it becomes even more difficult to remove from oceans and bodies of water. Microplastics have also infiltrated the food

Microplastics Affects Reproduction in Organisms Photo Credits: Oregon State University (CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED)

Health·Plastic

Microplastics Found in 100% of Testicle Samples: Could This Be Affecting Sperm Counts?

A scientific study has found microplastics in the testicular tissues of all the men and dogs involved, which researchers believe could contribute to the significant decline in sperm count detected in men

Tejal Somvanshi

May 25, 2024

Artist Impression of Microplastic on Finger, Photo Credit: Giganectar, {CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED}

Health·Plastic

Over 80% of Studied Clots Reveal Microplastic Presence—Links to Increased Stroke and Heart Attack Risks Uncovered

The patients, with an average age of 65, had diverse health and lifestyle histories, including smoking, alcohol consumption, high blood pressure, or diabetes. They used plastic products daily and were roughly divided

Tejal Somvanshi

May 24, 2024

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