Microplastics have invaded our brains

Microplastics have invaded our brains

A recent study in Nature by toxicologist Matthew Campen at the University of New Mexico found that human brain tissue contains significant amounts of microplastics. By dissolving brain tissue samples, Campen’s team was able to isolate up to 10 grams of microplastics...
Plastic collected in bird nests is tiny time capsule

Plastic collected in bird nests is tiny time capsule

Researchers found a Eurasian coot nest in an Amsterdam canal made of plastic layers spanning 30 years, revealing the birds’ use of human-made materials for nest construction. While reusing plastic may save time, it also poses significant risks, such as...