We are in a time called the Plasticene, where plastics are everywhere and it’s hard to escape them. Even tiny pieces of plastic, called microplastics, are all around us. EverContinue Reading
For thousands of years, humans have used dried natural sponges for various purposes, including cleaning, painting, and consuming fluids. This material, whether natural or synthetic, is effective at capturing smallContinue Reading
Japanese scientists have found microplastics in clouds, which could be affecting the climate in ways that we don’t yet fully understand. Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic, less than 5Continue Reading
Scientists have found that “acute exposure” to microplastics can lead to dementia-like symptoms and changes in behavior in mice. This kind of plastics are present in various environments, including humanContinue Reading
The dust in the International Space Station (ISS) is much worse and more concentrated than the dust in the air of your home. A recent study discovered that the ISSContinue Reading
Craig Arnold, a mechanical and aerospace engineering professor at Princeton and vice dean of innovation, utilized egg whites to develop an aerogel, a lightweight and porous material that may beContinue Reading
Across the political spectrum, there is a widespread and rising belief that the human enterprise is on the verge of collapse. Microplastics have been discovered in isolated Arctic plateaus, theContinue Reading
Our earth is becoming increasingly plastic. Plastic pollution has increased tremendously in recent years as a result of the rise in plastic manufacturing and consumption. Microplastic particles are collecting in evenContinue Reading
