Aug 29, 2024
How much microplastic are you drinking? New tool can tell you in minutes
Posted by Saúl Morales Rodriguéz in categories: food, neuroscience
Micro-and nanoplastics are in our food, water and the air we breathe. They are showing up in our bodies, from testicles to brain matter. Now, University of British Columbia researchers have developed a low-cost, portable tool to accurately measure plastic released from everyday sources like disposable cups and water bottles.