All posts tagged "microplastics"
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129पर्यावरणStudy finds pervasive presence of microplastics in testicles of humans & canines; can be linked with low sperm count
Photo for representation: iStock Significant concentrations of microplastics have been detected in the testicular tissues of both humans and dogs in a...
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In 2024, India to be among top 4 contributors of microplastics released into waterbodies
After China, India will release highest volume of microplastics & chemical additives into waterways A 5-kilometre-long drain has become a dumping...
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151पर्यावरणMicroplastics are global travellers of pollution
Understanding how microplastics move in the environment can help us devise strategies to minimise their impact In an era marked by technological...
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52पर्यावरणDTE Coverage: How dangerous are microplastics?
DTE Coverage: How dangerous are microplastics? A 3-part series which looks at the health impacts of microplastics Source link
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213पर्यावरणWhat are exposure pathways and health risks of microplastics in our body?
Microplastics and nanoplastics are found in the air, water, and food, leading to concerns about how they enter our bodies and the...
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103पर्यावरणMicroplastics and nanoplastics are an emerging threat to cardiovascular health
Their small size enables easy absorption & distribution, allowing them to penetrate highly vascularised organs like the heart Plastics, ubiquitous in our...
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56पर्यावरणMicroplastics have been found in human placenta: Is it a ticking bomb?
Microplastics have been found in human placenta: Is it a ticking bomb? Several studies have documented presence of nano and microplastics in...
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63पर्यावरणMicroplastics found in Nile River’s tilapia fish: new study
This all has serious implications for human health, as people catch and eat the fish, which introduces those microplastics and associated chemicals...
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Tiny water-walking bugs provide scientists with insights on how microplastics are pushed underwater
Studying how small particles and organisms disperse in water could help scientists figure out how to prevent and mediate microplastic pollution. ...
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151पर्यावरणIndian landfills — a source of microplastics?
Two studies present evidence of microplastics in Indian dumpsites, which can pose a serious impact on the surrounding environment Scientific landfills are...
