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Bacteria: Taking a bite out of climate change

The Oxford ScientistSeptember 7, 2023October 1, 202308 mins

Isabel Hubbard explores the challenges of plastic waste and highlights innovative enzyme-driven solutions for sustainable decomposition.

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Seabird study reveals the danger of microplastics as vector for pathogens

Paris JaggersApril 19, 2023April 29, 202309 mins

A new study suggests microplastics affects seabirds’ microbiomes—and may act as a vector for zoonotic pathogens, reports Paris Jaggers.

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‘Pristine’ continent of Antarctica found to be ubiquitously polluted with microplastics

Aneshka MoudryDecember 30, 2022March 16, 202306 mins

Aneshka Moudry reports on new research finding that Antarctica is polluted with microplastics, and unpicks what this means for the continent.

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Can we leave plastic in the past?

The Oxford ScientistMay 5, 2022May 25, 202207 mins

Isabelle Goddard discusses the harmful effects of microplastics in our oceans and even in below the surface of the Earth, as well as what needs to be done to limit their future damage to the environment.

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