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Mindfulness
fromFast Company
2 months ago

There are enough microplastics in your brain to make an entire spoon

Microplastics accumulate in the human brain, with alarming concentrations found, especially among those with dementia.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Toxic microplastics blamed on product that's 'everywhere you look'

Paint is a significant, yet understudied, source of microplastics that impacts the environment and health.
OMG science
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Craft glitter causing major damage to marine life, Trinity scientists reveal

Microplastic pollution significantly disrupts marine life by interfering with biomineralisation and accelerating plastic degradation.
Mental health
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Chewing Gum Is Flooding Your Mouth With Microplastics

Chewing gum may release thousands of microplastic shards into saliva, raising concerns about microplastic exposure.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
UK news

UK falling behind on tackling microplastic pollution, scientists say

UK is lagging in international responses to microplastics pollution.
Urgent action needed to create a roadmap for reducing microplastics in the environment.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
2 months ago

There are enough microplastics in your brain to make an entire spoon

Microplastics accumulate in the human brain, with alarming concentrations found, especially among those with dementia.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Toxic microplastics blamed on product that's 'everywhere you look'

Paint is a significant, yet understudied, source of microplastics that impacts the environment and health.
OMG science
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Craft glitter causing major damage to marine life, Trinity scientists reveal

Microplastic pollution significantly disrupts marine life by interfering with biomineralisation and accelerating plastic degradation.
Mental health
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Chewing Gum Is Flooding Your Mouth With Microplastics

Chewing gum may release thousands of microplastic shards into saliva, raising concerns about microplastic exposure.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
UK news

UK falling behind on tackling microplastic pollution, scientists say

UK is lagging in international responses to microplastics pollution.
Urgent action needed to create a roadmap for reducing microplastics in the environment.
more#pollution
#health-risks
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists issue urgent warning about drinking TEA

Tea bags can release billions of microplastics into the human body, raising health concerns among consumers.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists discover dangerous microplastics in SEAFOOD

Microplastics are prevalent in seafood consumed by humans, posing potential health risks, including cancer.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
5 months ago

'A Significant Health Risk': How Everyday Items Fill Our Bodies With Microplastics

Microplastics are infiltrating the environment and human bodies, posing serious health risks that scientists are only beginning to understand.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Doctor reveals surprising items leaching cancer-causing microplastics

Microplastics in kitchen items pose significant health risks, including cancer, heart disease, and hormonal disruptions.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists issue urgent warning about drinking TEA

Tea bags can release billions of microplastics into the human body, raising health concerns among consumers.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists discover dangerous microplastics in SEAFOOD

Microplastics are prevalent in seafood consumed by humans, posing potential health risks, including cancer.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
5 months ago

'A Significant Health Risk': How Everyday Items Fill Our Bodies With Microplastics

Microplastics are infiltrating the environment and human bodies, posing serious health risks that scientists are only beginning to understand.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Doctor reveals surprising items leaching cancer-causing microplastics

Microplastics in kitchen items pose significant health risks, including cancer, heart disease, and hormonal disruptions.
more#health-risks
#plastic-pollution
Science
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Microplastics

Microplastics are widespread, even in remote areas, posing serious health concerns. Recent research shows significant accumulation of plastic in the human brain.
Environment
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

I study toxic microplastics. Here's how I protect myself and my kids at home.

Reducing microplastics exposure is essential for children's health; experts recommend practical steps like using glass over plastic.
Microplastics and associated chemicals pose significant health risks, necessitating conscious lifestyle changes.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists discover microplastics in Antarctica's most remote regions

Microplastics have been discovered in Antarctica, illustrating the widespread issue of plastic pollution even in untouched environments.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Microplastics in placentas linked to premature births, study suggests

Higher microplastic levels found in placentas from premature births reveal potential health concerns linked to plastic pollution.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
2 weeks ago

Science for the Planet: Tackling the Invisible Threat of Nanoplastics

Plastic pollution is a critical growing threat, prominently characterized by microplastics present in various environments.
Science
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Microplastics

Microplastics are widespread, even in remote areas, posing serious health concerns. Recent research shows significant accumulation of plastic in the human brain.
Environment
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

I study toxic microplastics. Here's how I protect myself and my kids at home.

Reducing microplastics exposure is essential for children's health; experts recommend practical steps like using glass over plastic.
Microplastics and associated chemicals pose significant health risks, necessitating conscious lifestyle changes.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists discover microplastics in Antarctica's most remote regions

Microplastics have been discovered in Antarctica, illustrating the widespread issue of plastic pollution even in untouched environments.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Microplastics in placentas linked to premature births, study suggests

Higher microplastic levels found in placentas from premature births reveal potential health concerns linked to plastic pollution.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
2 weeks ago

Science for the Planet: Tackling the Invisible Threat of Nanoplastics

Plastic pollution is a critical growing threat, prominently characterized by microplastics present in various environments.
more#plastic-pollution
#environmental-science
Data science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How machine learning can be used to identify microplastics

A new tool improves the identification of airborne microplastics using chemical fingerprints, aiming to enhance understanding of their types.
UK news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Toxic microplastics in the brain blamed on a product used by millions

Switching from bottled to filtered tap water can cut microplastic intake by 90%.
Bottled water is a major source of microplastic exposure.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Sea of plastic: Global study finds thousands of microparticles even in the Mariana Trench

Microplastics are found throughout every layer of the ocean, impacting marine ecosystems and carbon cycles more than previously understood.
fromFuturism
5 months ago
OMG science

Microplastics Are Infesting Clouds, Affecting Weather

Microplastics are altering weather patterns by influencing the freezing process of water droplets that form clouds and rain.
Europe news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Europe's great rivers hit by 'alarming' microplastic pollution

Microplastics are found in alarming concentrations in all major rivers across Europe.
Invisible microplastics pose a greater ecological threat than visible particles.
Environment
fromwww.nature.com
2 weeks ago

Microplastics Make It into Your Food through Plant Leaves

Airborne microplastics are a significant route for plastic contamination in plants, raising health risks through the food chain.
Data science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How machine learning can be used to identify microplastics

A new tool improves the identification of airborne microplastics using chemical fingerprints, aiming to enhance understanding of their types.
UK news
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Toxic microplastics in the brain blamed on a product used by millions

Switching from bottled to filtered tap water can cut microplastic intake by 90%.
Bottled water is a major source of microplastic exposure.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Sea of plastic: Global study finds thousands of microparticles even in the Mariana Trench

Microplastics are found throughout every layer of the ocean, impacting marine ecosystems and carbon cycles more than previously understood.
OMG science
fromFuturism
5 months ago

Microplastics Are Infesting Clouds, Affecting Weather

Microplastics are altering weather patterns by influencing the freezing process of water droplets that form clouds and rain.
Europe news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Europe's great rivers hit by 'alarming' microplastic pollution

Microplastics are found in alarming concentrations in all major rivers across Europe.
Invisible microplastics pose a greater ecological threat than visible particles.
Environment
fromwww.nature.com
2 weeks ago

Microplastics Make It into Your Food through Plant Leaves

Airborne microplastics are a significant route for plastic contamination in plants, raising health risks through the food chain.
more#environmental-science
#environmental-impact
Bicycling
fromBikemag
1 month ago

Wait, Riding Mountain Bikes Pollutes the Environment?

Mountain biking contributes to environmental rubber pollution, releasing microplastics through tire wear.
OMG science
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Microplastics may confuse bees and other insects, hurting pollination

Microplastic pollution negatively impacts honey bees' memory, affecting their pollination abilities and threatening flower and crop reproduction.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
OMG science

Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us?

Microplastics have been found in human organs, raising concerns about their potential health impacts, which include links to cancer and reproductive damage.
fromSilicon Canals
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Naturbeads raises 9.3M to tackle microplastic pollution - Silicon Canals

Naturbeads secures £7.8M funding to develop biodegradable cellulose alternatives to combat microplastic pollution. They focus on eco-friendly solutions for daily products.
Bicycling
fromBikemag
1 month ago

Wait, Riding Mountain Bikes Pollutes the Environment?

Mountain biking contributes to environmental rubber pollution, releasing microplastics through tire wear.
OMG science
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Microplastics may confuse bees and other insects, hurting pollination

Microplastic pollution negatively impacts honey bees' memory, affecting their pollination abilities and threatening flower and crop reproduction.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
OMG science

Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us?

Microplastics have been found in human organs, raising concerns about their potential health impacts, which include links to cancer and reproductive damage.
fromSilicon Canals
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Naturbeads raises 9.3M to tackle microplastic pollution - Silicon Canals

Naturbeads secures £7.8M funding to develop biodegradable cellulose alternatives to combat microplastic pollution. They focus on eco-friendly solutions for daily products.
more#environmental-impact
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Stroke patients have high levels of microplastics in the plaque clogging their arteries, researchers find

Microplastics link to higher heart attack and stroke risks via arterial plaque accumulation.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid raise concerns about their potential effects on female fertility.
#health
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Moon Canyons, Super-Strong Shrimp and Microplastics in the Brain

Two strains of H5N1 bird flu are circulating in U.S. cattle, with the new D1.1 variant posing potential risk to humans.
Human brain tissue shows alarming levels of microplastic contamination, significantly higher than other organs.
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Researchers found a spoon's worth of nanoplastics in human brains - the latest evidence that plastic is accumulating in our bodies

Human brains show significant accumulation of microplastics and nanoplastics, raising concerns about neurological health impacts.
Miscellaneous
fromEarth911
3 months ago

We Earthlings: Microplastics In Your Tea?

Brewing tea with plastic bags releases billions of microplastics, posing health risks.
Choosing loose tea leaves over plastic tea bags can minimize microplastic exposure.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Doctors Say They've Found a Way to Clean the Microplastics Out of Your Body

A new blood-filtering service at Clarify Clinics claims to remove microplastics, but its effectiveness remains scientifically unproven.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Moon Canyons, Super-Strong Shrimp and Microplastics in the Brain

Two strains of H5N1 bird flu are circulating in U.S. cattle, with the new D1.1 variant posing potential risk to humans.
Human brain tissue shows alarming levels of microplastic contamination, significantly higher than other organs.
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Researchers found a spoon's worth of nanoplastics in human brains - the latest evidence that plastic is accumulating in our bodies

Human brains show significant accumulation of microplastics and nanoplastics, raising concerns about neurological health impacts.
Miscellaneous
fromEarth911
3 months ago

We Earthlings: Microplastics In Your Tea?

Brewing tea with plastic bags releases billions of microplastics, posing health risks.
Choosing loose tea leaves over plastic tea bags can minimize microplastic exposure.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Doctors Say They've Found a Way to Clean the Microplastics Out of Your Body

A new blood-filtering service at Clarify Clinics claims to remove microplastics, but its effectiveness remains scientifically unproven.
more#health
#environmental-pollution
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Europe's great rivers hit by 'alarming' microplastic pollution

Microplastics are alarmingly present in all major European rivers, indicating widespread environmental pollution.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 month ago

Europe's great rivers hit by 'alarming' microplastic pollution

Widespread alarming microplastic levels are found in European rivers, raising concerns for aquatic ecology.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising, study suggests

Microplastic pollution is rising and may be affecting human brain health, but the health impacts remain largely unclear.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

Microplastics found in everyday items pose serious health risks, as indicated by predictive imagery.
OMG science
fromBig Think
5 months ago

Microplastic overload: Is cutting production the only realistic way to curb pollution?

Microplastics pose serious environmental and health risks, being found in ecosystems and human bodies, entering even the placenta of newborns.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Europe's great rivers hit by 'alarming' microplastic pollution

Microplastics are alarmingly present in all major European rivers, indicating widespread environmental pollution.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 month ago

Europe's great rivers hit by 'alarming' microplastic pollution

Widespread alarming microplastic levels are found in European rivers, raising concerns for aquatic ecology.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising, study suggests

Microplastic pollution is rising and may be affecting human brain health, but the health impacts remain largely unclear.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

Microplastics found in everyday items pose serious health risks, as indicated by predictive imagery.
OMG science
fromBig Think
5 months ago

Microplastic overload: Is cutting production the only realistic way to curb pollution?

Microplastics pose serious environmental and health risks, being found in ecosystems and human bodies, entering even the placenta of newborns.
more#environmental-pollution
#food-safety
fromMail Online
1 month ago
Environment

12 'healthy' foods full of microplastics... and swaps to avoid them

Many 'healthy' foods are contaminated with microplastics linked to serious health issues.
Microplastics infiltrate the body, complicating health despite healthy eating.
fromMail Online
1 month ago
Environment

12 'healthy' foods full of microplastics... and swaps to avoid them

Many 'healthy' foods are contaminated with microplastics linked to serious health issues.
Microplastics infiltrate the body, complicating health despite healthy eating.
more#food-safety
#food-security
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation

Microplastics damage plant photosynthesis, endangering global food supplies and increasing risks of hunger.
400 million more people could face starvation due to microplastics affecting staple crops.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Just Discovered Something Absolutely Horrifying About Microplastics

Microplastics threaten global food supplies by reducing plants' photosynthetic efficiency, leading to crop losses.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation

Microplastics damage plant photosynthesis, endangering global food supplies and increasing risks of hunger.
400 million more people could face starvation due to microplastics affecting staple crops.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Just Discovered Something Absolutely Horrifying About Microplastics

Microplastics threaten global food supplies by reducing plants' photosynthetic efficiency, leading to crop losses.
more#food-security
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Your brain is full of microplastics: are they harming you?

Microplastics are found throughout the human body, prompting concerns about their health impacts, particularly in the brain.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Daily briefing: Cancer 'poisons' the immune system by giving it faulty machinery

Microplastics in mice cause brain obstructions, leading to mobility impairments, raising concerns about similar effects in humans.
OMG science
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

So many young people with colon cancer have clean diets. What gives?

Despite a healthy lifestyle, young people are increasingly being diagnosed with colon cancer, indicating other environmental factors may contribute.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Experts reveal if tap or bottled water is safer from toxic chemicals

Bottled water may be less safe than tap water, which is better regulated and contains fewer harmful microplastics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

A chance encounter with Santa in Spain | Brief letters

Innovation in microplastic filtration could revolutionize water purification.
Rewearing fashion items is becoming a trending practice among individuals.
Santa Claus has a worldwide charm that transcends cultural boundaries.
OMG science
fromInverse
5 months ago

Microplastics promote cloud formation, with likely effects on weather and climate

Microplastics impact cloud formation, allowing ice crystals to form at warmer temperatures, thus influencing weather and climate.
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