DNA: Microplastics Found in Salt and Sugar, Pose Serious Health Risks
According to the study, various types of salt, including white salt, black salt, and rock salt, along with five types of sugar, were tested.
Aug 15, 2024, 23:08 PM ISTShocking Study Reveals Presence Of Microplastics In Testicles, Is It Affecting Your Sperm Count?
Human testicles exhibited nearly three times higher plastic concentration than dog testicles.
May 22, 2024, 21:10 PM ISTMicroplastics Getting Deposited In Human Respiratory Tract Can Pose Serious Health Risk: Study
The study highlights the real concern of exposure to and inhalation of microplastics, particularly in areas with high levels of plastic pollution or industrial activity.
Jun 15, 2023, 12:34 PM ISTNASA's satellite data to track ocean microplastics from space
The scientists found that microplastics tended to be present in smoother waters, demonstrating that CYGNSS data can be used as a tool to track ocean microplastic from space.
Jun 27, 2021, 12:40 PM ISTSea turtles face deadly risk from plastic pollution
With plastic pollution increasing, both on land and at sea, all species of marine turtles face the grave risk of losing their population, researchers have warned.
Oct 10, 2015, 12:48 PM IST