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Listen: How microplastics are invading your body
Listen: How microplastics are invading your body Microplastics have been found in human placentas, reproductive organs, and brains, particularly in the frontal cortex. Professor Matthew Campen’s research has uncovered evidence of microplastic particles entering the human body through various means, including not just water bottles. The presence of microplastics in these areas may be linked […]
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People fear AI taking jobs more than AI threatening humanity
People fear AI taking jobs more than AI threatening humanity A new study by the University of Zurich found that people are more concerned about immediate risks posed by AI than theoretical future threats to humanity. Respondents showed a clear distinction between abstract scenarios and specific tangible problems, prioritizing the latter over hypothetical dangers. The […]
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Plastic exposure may be making bacteria resistant to drugs
Plastic exposure may be making bacteria resistant to drugs Microplastics could be fueling antibiotic resistance, according to new research. Microplastics—tiny shards of plastic debris—are all over the planet. They have made their way up food chains, accumulated in oceans, clustered in clouds and on mountains, and been found inside our bodies at alarming rates. Scientists […]
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