Plastic pollution in the Paraná River reaches alarming levels. According to specialists, this material represents 70% of the present agents are microplastics.
It is an emerging problem that goes beyond this river and generates consequences for human health, as well...
A recent study revealed a surprising fact to the scientific community. Record concentrations of microplastics were found in Antarctica. There are up to 100 times more of these particles of less than 50 micrometers than previously believed.
This suggests that...
Tiny plastic particles can accumulate in the human body, as well as in animals in the ocean. While this is known, a recent study revealed that **(https://noticiasambientales.com/ciencia/los-cientificos-alertan-de-la-invasion-de-microplasticos-en-1-300-especies/)** can reach higher levels than in the **(#)**.
The concentrations detected in post-mortem...
For several years, scientists considered larvae as a possible solution for plastic decomposition. However, recent studies have debunked this hypothesis. Although the larvae could chew plastic, they were unable to digest it properly. Instead, they turned it into microplastics,...
Researchers from Spanish and Portuguese scientific institutions have developed a mathematical model capable of detecting the movement of microplastics in marine waters.
This work is highly useful for monitoring polluting discharges and provides a valuable tool for environmental control.
International collaboration...
Chinese scientists have taken a step further in the fight against microplastics. They have created a **filter with squid bone and cotton** that promises to eliminate 99.9% of this material.
The **plastic pollution** is a global problem that directly affects...
Scientists from the city of Mar del Plata have confirmed a significant finding: the presence of microplastics in endangered dolphins.
The discovery was made by the research group "Marine Mammals," composed of professionals from the Institute of Marine and Coastal...
A study conducted by the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) detected the presence of microplastics in tea bags. They were found in commercial ones made with polymers.
Apparently, these "release" millions of microplastics and nanoplastics in each infusion.
The danger of...
There is no way to avoid microplastics from reaching the human body. Whether it's in food and its packaging, in our homes, furniture, and clothing, or even in our environment.
Plastics also affect our health in ways we are just...
Microplastic pollution has been identified as one of the most serious environmental threats. However, a recent breakthrough by Chinese scientists could change this situation. A team of researchers from Wuhan University in China has developed a biodegradable sponge capable...
