Scientists reviewed 7,000 studies on microplastics. Their alarming conclusion puts humanity on notice
It's been 20 years since a paper in the journal Science showed the environmental accumulation of tiny plastic fragments and ...
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Microplastics found in the tissue and skeletons of corals
Scientists found microplastics in corals, suggesting that corals absorb plastic waste. This explains where some missing ocean plastics go.
7,000 Microplastics Studies Reveal the Massive Scope of the Problem
It’s been 20 years since a paper in the journal Science showed the environmental accumulation of tiny plastic fragments and ...
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Microplastics found in coral skeletons
Researchers have found microplastics less than 300 m in size in coral skeletons. The team developed a new protocol to extract and detect microplastics and applied it to coral samples from the Gulf of ...
A possible explanation for the 'missing plastic problem': New detection technique finds microplastics in coral skeletons
Researchers from Japan and Thailand investigating microplastics in coral have found that all three parts of the coral anatomy ...
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Neural precursor cells rescue symptoms of Rett syndrome by activation of the Interferon γ pathway
To address the unmet need for a cure for RTT, the therapeutic potential of adult Neural Precursor Cells (NPCs) was ...
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10 Examples of Animal Species Working Together in the Wild
As their name suggests, carrion beetles eat dead animals. These insects also lay their eggs on the deceased animals so their larvae can eat the meat when developing. But they aren't the only bugs ...
KS1 Science: Minibeasts - What is a minibeast?
Learn about the diverse characteristics and habitats of small invertebrates, from slimy snails to speedy spiders. Suitable ...