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Feb 14, 2023

Scientists create tiny fish-shaped robot that ‘swims’ around picking up microplastics

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, robotics/AI

Last week, it was revealed that microplastics were found for the first time in fresh Antarctic snow. They were discovered high in the Alps, bottled water, and human blood.

They can be harmful to animals if ingested. But the growing menace is difficult to remove — considering their size — especially once they settle into nooks and crannies at the bottom of waterways.

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