Study Finds Micro- and Nanoplastics Passed on During Cell Division
A recent study reveals that micro- and nanoplastic particles persist in the human body and are transmitted to newly formed cells during division, potentially enhancing tumor metastasis. The findings, published in ‘Chemospheres’, highlight the effects of plastic particles on cancer cells in the gastrointestinal tract.
Study Reveals Glitter’s Impact on Aquatic Plant Growth
Recent study reveals the concerning impact of glitter on aquatic plant growth, as the metal coating on glitter reduces the amount of light penetrating water bodies, impairing photosynthesis in the Large-flowered waterweed Egeria densa. Glitter, often made of microplastics and metals, is a common pollutant in rivers and seas, accumulating in aquatic environments. The research focused on the effects of glitter on E. densa, an important macrophyte native to South America, highlighting the potential harm that glitter can cause to aquatic plant life.
University of Kentucky Researchers Develop Innovative Solution to Combat Plastic Pollution
University of Kentucky researchers have developed a groundbreaking solution using natural deep eutectic solvents to capture and remove tiny plastic particles from water, addressing the pressing issue of plastic pollution in the world’s oceans.
Geologist Discovers Plastistones Formed from Plastic Pollution on Trindade Island
In a shocking revelation, geologist Fernanda Avelar Santos has discovered the presence of plastistones, rocks formed from plastic pollution, on Trindade Island, located 1,140km off the coast of Brazil. These plastistones are a result of the fusion of plastic debris,…
Study Reveals Microplastic Travel Distance in Atmosphere Influenced by Shape
A recent study by scientists at the University of Vienna and the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organisation in Göttingen has revealed that the travel distance of microplastics in the atmosphere is significantly influenced by their shape. The study…
New Optical Imaging Technique Developed for Rapid Analysis of Nanoplastics
A recent study has developed a powerful optical imaging technique for the rapid analysis of nanoplastics, addressing a fundamental knowledge gap in nanoplastics due to the lack of effective analytical techniques. The study, led by Naixin Qian, Xin Gao, Xiaoqi…