‘Plastitar’ Is the Unholy Spawn of Oil Spills and Microplastics
On the beautiful beaches of the Canary Islands, scientists discovered a noxious new pollutant: tar mixed with tiny bits of plastic......»»
Yet another problem with recycling: It spews microplastics
One recycling facility emits as much as 3 million pounds of microplastics a year. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The plastics industry has long hyped recycling, even though it is well awarethat it’s been a failure. Wor.....»»
Yet Another Problem With Recycling: It Spews Microplastics
Recycling was already a mess. Now a study finds that one facility may emit 3 million pounds of microplastics a year......»»
Microplastics have infected critical Arctic ice algae
A critical component of the food web in the Arctic is at risk. According to a new study published in the journal Environmental Science and … The post Microplastics have infected critical Arctic ice algae appeared first on BGR. A crit.....»»
A Critical Arctic Organism Is Now Infested With Microplastics
The algae Melosira arctica is the foundation of the food chain, and its contamination could have major consequences for ecosystems and the climate......»»
Google spills the secrets of its design
At the biggest design fair in the world, the company demonstrates how nature shaped its products—and its maturity as a design company. They look like a Solo Stove’s wet dream.Read Full Story.....»»
Arctic ice algae heavily contaminated with microplastics, reports new research
The alga Melosira arctica, which grows under Arctic sea ice, contains ten times as many microplastic particles as the surrounding seawater. This concentration at the base of the food web poses a threat to creatures that feed on the algae at the sea s.....»»
Q&A: Two ways researchers are studying marine microplastics
Tiny pieces of plastic in the ocean might seem innocuous on their own, but their growing presence is a frustrating issue facing marine ecosystems. The particles' small size makes them difficult to clean up, and it also allows them to easily burrow in.....»»
77% more microplastics found in River Thames during lockdown may be due to discarded face masks and PPE, research shows
At a first glance the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to have a positive impact on the environment, with significant decreases in greenhouse gas emissions, and transport-related noise, air and light pollution......»»
Study shows soil pollution in urban green spaces and natural areas is similar
An international study shows that soil in urban green spaces and natural areas share similar levels of multiple contaminants such as metals, pesticides, microplastics and antibiotic resistance genes around the world. Soil contamination is one of the.....»»
Scientists shed light on how macrophages interact with microplastics
A large portion of the nearly 200 million tons of single-use plastic produced globally ends up discarded as waste. The eventual breakdown of this plastic into microplastics—0.1–1000 µm-sized particles—is a cause for concern. Humans are exposed.....»»
Pulsing ultrasound waves could someday remove microplastics from waterways
Colorful particles of plastic drift along under the surface of most waterways, from headwater streams to the Arctic Ocean. These barely visible microplastics—less than 5 mm wide—are potentially harmful to aquatic animals and plants, as well as hu.....»»
Study finds plastic fibers stunt growth in mussels by more than a third—here"s why this is a concern
Plastic pollution poses a threat to marine wildlife. The plastic bags, bottles and straws that we see strewn across beaches have long been identified as a danger. But tiny fragments of plastic—called microplastics—that are less than 5mm in size a.....»»
Giant volcanic "chain" spills secrets on inner workings of volcanoes
Volcanic relics scattered throughout the Australian landscape are a map of the northward movement of the continent over a "hotspot" inside the Earth, during the last 35 million years......»»
Microplastics limit energy production in tiny freshwater species
Microplastic pollution reduces energy production in a microscopic creature found in freshwater worldwide, new research shows......»»
Microplastics Are Polluting the Ocean at a Shocking Rate
Some 11 billion pounds of plastic particles are blanketing the surface alone. But a new study points to hope—if countries act now......»»
Bridge between hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity of flax fiber offers breakthrough in multipurpose oil-water separation
The large number of oily wastewater discharges and oil spills are bringing about severe threats to environment and human health. Corresponding to this challenge, a number of functional materials have been developed and applied in oil-water separation.....»»
Shrinking age distribution of spawning salmon raises climate resilience concerns
By returning to spawn in the Sacramento River at different ages, Chinook salmon lessen the potential impact of a bad year and increase the stability of their population in the face of climate variability, according to a new study by scientists at UC.....»»
Gun violence spills into new neighborhoods as gentrification displaces drug crime, according to new study
Gentrification doesn't erase drug crime and gun violence. Instead, research from West Virginia University economist Zachary Porreca shows that when one urban block becomes upwardly mobile, organized criminal activity surges outward to surrounding blo.....»»
10 worst CGI in superhero movies
From Spawn's free-floating CGI cape in Spawn to Superman's plastic mouth in Justice League, Digital Trends ranks the 10 worst CGI moments in comic book movies......»»
AI-powered Bing Chat spills its secrets via prompt injection attack
By asking "Sydney" to ignore previous instructions, it reveals its original directives. Enlarge / With the right suggestions, researchers can "trick" a language model to spill its secrets. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images).....»»