Scientists claim this simple method could remove harmful microplastics from drinking water
Boiling water before drinking it could be "a viable long-term strategy" for reducing global exposure to microplastics, ...
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Moon settlements could use brick-repairing bacteria for long-lasting habitats
New research suggests that bacteria could be used to repair and strengthen bricks made from lunar soil, or regolith.
Glitter — the sparkly environmental menace
New research reveals that PET-based glitter microplastics can actively influence biomineralisation processes in marine ...
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Glitter Can Disrupt Marine Biomineralisation
PET-based glitter microplastics can actively influence biomineralisation processes in marine environments, a study has found, raising fresh concerns about the long-term environmental impact of ...
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Microplastics pollution from glitter can disrupt marine biomineralization
increasing the release of harmful particles into marine environments. "Our findings suggest that PET glitter can serve as artificial templates for calcium carbonate formation, which may have ...
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There's a Surprisingly Simple Way to Remove Microplastics From Drinking Water
Tiny fragments of microplastics are making their way deep inside our bodies in concerning quantities, significantly through ...
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What should you look for in a toothpaste? The best and worst ingredients, according to dentists
Choose a toothpaste with calcium carbonate or hydrogen peroxide if you want to whiten your teeth. Avoid toothpaste with ingredients like activated charcoal, which can damage enamel. Shopping for ...