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First published 14 hours ago (Oct 16, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC) · latest update Oct 16, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
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Microplastics Have Been Linked With Myriad Human Health Problems. Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out How They Harm the Body.
2 sources: Smithsonian Magazine, People.com
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Intrinsic physicochemical activity at microplastic–water interfaces.
Microplastics trigger inflammation linked to disease and death. Now scientists appear to have discovered why.
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Gizmodo
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
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Nature
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
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Chicago Tribune
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
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Smithsonian Magazine
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
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People.com
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxPTzJoN25ieFVpSnQxTWk1NDZfOFRUcVQ…