Microplastics: the invisible threat to human health
Microplastics have become a constant presence in our daily environment, infiltrating air, water, soil, and even food. Invisible to the naked eye, these tiny particles—less than 0.2 inches (5 millimeters) in size—result from the degradation of plastic products or are intentionally produced for industrial use. In recent years, scientists have...
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