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Some bottled water is worse than tap for microplastics, study shows #environment

Some bottled water is worse than tap for microplastics, study shows
Some brands of bottled water contain significantly higher levels of microplastics than tap water, according to new research by scientists who have developed a novel method for detecting these tiny particles.

"Microplastics and nanoplastics in urban air originate mainly from tire abrasion, research reveals"
#Plastic #Plastics #MicroPlastics

Microplastics and nanoplastics in urban air originate mainly from tire abrasion, research reveals
Although plastic particles in the air are increasingly coming into focus, knowledge about their distribution and effects is still limited. Chemical analyses from Leipzig now provide details from Germany for the first time: Around 4% of the particulate matter consists of plastic. Around two-thirds of this comes from tire abrasion.

🧋 Microbubbles can release microplastics into our water
#plastics

Microbubbles can release microplastics into our water
Microbubbles in the tap water you just poured into a plastic glass are strong enough to create tiny abrasions on the inner layer of the plastic—quietly adding to our growing microplastic problem.

Fender: Bluetooth-Lautsprecher und Kopfhörer für Musiker
Fender hat tragbare Bluetooth-Lautsprecher mit XLR-Kombi-Eingang für Instrumente und Mikrofone sowie Funkkopfhörer mit austauschbaren Komponenten vorgestellt.

USA Today's US digital-only paid subscriptions in Q4 fell 30% YoY but digital revenue in 2025 was flat at $1.1B; CEO Mike Reed expects more AI deals in 2026 (Bron Maher/A Media Operator)
https://www.amediaoperator.com/news/usa-to

USA Today CEO Says Higher Pricing Strategy Working, Micropayments Showing ‘Interesting’ Results
USA Today Co.’s push to get readers paying higher prices for journalism is working and despite a nearly one-third drop in its…

I keep seeing #HamRadio antennas using all sort of huge devices to create links between band segments. Alligator clips. Wago blocks. Mueller clips. Mostly with the antenna wire tied to something stiff that makes it hard to roll up neatly, rather than using flexible cord. I keep looking for and not finding examples of my approach to linking.
My solution is so simple, neat, and tidy…

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
Kacey Musgraves:
🎵 Slow Burn
#KaceyMusgraves
https://juicebox914.bandcamp.com/track/kacey-musgraves-slow-burn-jbx-retouch
https://open.spotify.com/track/6ET9kf9riLETWs9lePUEAI

„Vielleicht sind wir vom Mars“: Mikroben können Transport durchs All überstehen
Laut einer Hypothese könnte Leben auf dem Mars entstanden und dann zur Erde transportiert worden sein. Ein Experiment soll gezeigt haben, dass das möglich wäre.

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #MechanicalBreakdown
Los Microwaves:
🎵 Coast to Coast
#LosMicrowaves
https://kutmah.bandcamp.com/track/lush-covert-gary-numan-down-in-the-park-live-absolute-body-control-invisible-touch-private-entertainment-the-dream-los-microwaves-coast-to-coast-the-make-up-can-i-hear-you-say-yeah-esg-my-love-fo
https://open.spotify.com/track/3CwsrOBjNBLRId8HpNyCAC

Antikörper in Mikropartikeln – Schluss mit langwierigen Infusionen
Ein MIT-Team verpackt therapeutische Antikörper in Mikropartikel. So können sie mit einer Standardspritze verabreicht werden, wovon Patienten profitieren.