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fromNature
3 days ago

Daily briefing: Blister beetles hoodwink bees with floral smells

Beetle larvae imitate floral scent to parasitize bee nests; Greenland is a global research hotspot; atmospheric microplastic concentrations may be much lower than reported.
fromNature
1 week ago

Microplastic levels in the air have been overestimated, but are still a big concern

Many human activities - from improper disposal of waste to the degradation of car tyres - release small plastic particles, which have infiltrated the atmosphere, oceans and other ecosystems. These include nanoplastics - particles measuring less than 1 micrometre across - and microplastics, which range from 1 micrometre to around 5 millimetres. They've entered our bodies and brains, and scientists are still working to understand their effects on people's health.
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