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While it is widely acknowledged that each substance is a big issue, the combined effects have been studied less — until now.

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Researchers make disturbing discovery about combination of 'forever chemicals' and microplastics: 'It is imperative'

Understanding the science behind them isn’t easy.

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How worried should you really be about microplastics? Here's what experts had to say

The harmful chemicals found in microplastics have been linked to cancer.

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Scientists make concerning discovery about microplastics in our soil — and their alarming impact on our food and health

"It's like needing the right-sized ticket to board a train."

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Scientists make alarming new discovery about the behavior of microplastics: 'Even the smallest plastic fragments ...'

The industrial agriculture sector grapples with an inundation of plastic that has spawned the nickname "plasticulture."

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Researchers discover revolutionary method to rid farm soils of microplastics — here's how it could transform food supply

The more we learn about the growing spread of microplastics, the more reasons for concern.

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Experts warn against largely overlooked source of microplastics: 'You touch it, and it feels like plastic because it is'

One of the research team leads believes that the fruit fly analysis underscores how crucial it is for the world to actively address the growing problem of microplastic pollution.

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Researchers raise concerns after experiment feeding microplastics to flies suggests troubling health consequences: 'A comprehensive threat'

"Transforming plastic waste into higher-value materials rather than simply breaking it down."

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Scientists make critical breakthrough with method that can turn microplastics into material stronger than steel — here's how it can be used

The animals were then euthanized following standard protocols, and tissue samples were collected for examination.

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Scientists make disturbing discovery after studying microplastics in pigs — here's what you need to know

"There's nowhere left untouched."

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Scientists sound the alarm after discovering microplastics in human brains: 'Imperative to declare a global emergency'

The development of "superbugs" that resist medical treatment is a big deal for humanity.

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Scientists make disturbing discovery after examining microplastics in river water — here's how it could impact humans

There’s nothing worse than a coffee cup that leaks.

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