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Microplastics deposited on the seafloor have tripled in 20 years

The total amount of microplastics deposited on the ocean floor has tripled in the last two decades. It is a trend that corresponds to...

Microplastics threaten typical remote cryospheric regions

Microplastics usually refer to plastic fibers, films, fragments and microbes with sizes less than five millimeters. They are widely distributed in water, soil, sediment,...

Microplasticsarepervasive in Nigerian drinking water

In Nigeria, about 90% of water available for drinking is sourced from boreholes. Deep and narrow wells tap into naturally occurring underground water.A recent...

Microplastics found in lung tissue from live human beings for the first time

University of Hull and Castle Hill Hospital scientists have identified minute particles of plastic in lung tissue removed from live human patients. It has...

Scientists find microplastics in blood for first time

Scientists have discovered microplastics in human blood for the first time. They have warned that the ubiquitous particles could also be making their way...

Microplastics are widespread in soils of tropical areas

Plastic particles less than 5 mm in size is referred as microplastics. These microplastics are causing environmental risks. The fundamental resources of the global...

Microplastics are a threat to our soil too

Since the Covid-19 pandemic has started, scientists have warned us about the long-term threat of littering face masks and PPEs in the environment. These...

Creating a better wig with chemistry

Wigs are a fun and colorful fashion accessory for some people, but for those who have hair loss due to alopecia or other conditions,...

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