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Nanoplastics Detected in Antarctic Soils, Signaling Long-Range Spread

Nanoplastics Detected in Antarctic Soils, Signaling Long-Range Spread

Researchers have identified nanoplastics in Antarctic soils for the first time, suggesting particles can travel vast distances via the atmosphere. Scientists warn these tiny plastics may pose heightened ecological risks because they can cross cellular membranes and adsorb other pollutants.

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Nanoplastics found in Antarctic soils for first time, suggesting long-range atmospheric transport