Tiny plastic particles drifting through the oceans may be quietly weakening one of Earth’s most powerful climate defenses.

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A new Rochester-based research center will study the lifecycle of microplastics, including its origin as plastic waste, distribution, and movement in the Great Lakes freshwater ecosystem. The research ...

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Researchers found microplastics in every testicle studied, underscoring concerns about environmental hazards on reproductive health Getty Microplastics were found in every human testicle examined for ...

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The curious minds at What If find out how much microplastics exist in your body, revealing health risks, accumulation, and environmental impacts.