Microplastics
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Researchers at the department of zoology discuss why getting genetic information about bird flu quickly is crucial.
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Can plastic-eating bugs help with our microplastic problem?
UBC researchers fed mealworms ground-up face masks mixed with bran and found that the bugs excreted a small fraction of the microplastics consumed.
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How much microplastic are you drinking? New UBC tool can tell you in minutes
The tool uses fluorescent labeling to detect plastic particles ranging from 50 nanometres to 10 microns in size and delivers results in minutes.
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UBC experts on Earth Day 2024
On April 22, the world will celebrate Earth Day under the theme “Planet vs Plastics.” UBC experts are available to comment.
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Microplastic pollution: Plants could be the answer
UBC scientists create device that uses wood dust to trap up to 99.9 per cent of microplastics in water.
