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Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
- Thursday February 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study has found microplastics in human brains, with concentrations rising over recent years. Researchers suggest possible links to dementia, but some experts question the findings due to potential flaws in the analysis. While microplastics have been previously detected in human bodies, their impact on brain health remains unclear. Scientists call...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Microplastics Found in Human Brain Tissue, Study Shows Rising Levels
- Friday February 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study has detected microplastics and nanoplastics in human brain tissue, showing a 50 percent increase in levels over recent years. The findings suggest these particles may bypass the blood-brain barrier, leading to concerns over potential health effects. Experts are now focusing on how these plastics enter the brain and their possible role in ne...
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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
- Wednesday February 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
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www.gadgets360.com
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
- Wednesday January 8, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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www.gadgets360.com
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India's Top Google Searches Of 2024: IPL, Ratan Tata, BJP Lead The Trends
- Wednesday December 11, 2024
- India News | Edited by Anjali Thakur
Environmental and weather-related concerns also resonated with Indians, as searches for "excessive heat" spiked in 2024, reflecting the effects of rising summer temperatures.
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www.ndtv.com
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Pregnant Great White Shark Killed in Queensland to Aid in Scientific Research
- Monday December 9, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
An 18-foot pregnant great white shark was killed on a Queensland drumline in August. This marks the largest white shark caught by the state’s Shark Control Program since its inception in 1962. While her death is a conservation setback, researchers are using samples from her body to study the species’ biology, reproductive patterns, and environm...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Environmental Impact of ISS Deorbit in 2031 Raises Concerns on Oceans and Atmosphere
- Thursday December 5, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The International Space Station (ISS) is set for a controlled deorbit in 2031, with plans to disintegrate over the South Pacific's remote Point Nemo. While NASA’s approach aims to reduce risks, concerns have been raised about the environmental impacts. Researchers highlight potential effects on Earth’s upper atmosphere, which remain poorly unde...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Space Debris Accumulation in the Stratosphere Threatens Major Environmental Risks
- Monday November 25, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The growing presence of satellite space junk, as more satellites enter Earth's orbit, has raised concerns about environmental impacts. Pollution from burnt-up satellites contributes to changes in atmospheric chemistry, with metals like aluminium potentially harming the ozone layer. Scientists warn that satellite re-entries are contributing to a ris...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Report Suggests Technology Can Help Combat Food Wastage In India
- Friday November 22, 2024
- IANS
Food wastage can erode restaurant profits and also intensify environmental concerns, while millions around the globe suffer from undernourishment and malnutrition.
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food.ndtv.com
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Madhya Pradesh Tops In Stubble-Burning, Tribal Farmers Have A Solution
- Thursday November 21, 2024
- India News | Written by Anurag Dwary, Edited by Debanish Achom
Madhya Pradesh has recently earned an unenviable distinction - it tops the nation in crop-residue (stubble) burning. This worrying trend is a growing concern for air quality and environmental health.
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www.ndtv.com
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Global Freshwater Levels Decline Since 2014, NASA-German Satellites Reveal
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Data from NASA and German satellites reveal Earth's freshwater levels declined significantly after May 2014, with storage remaining persistently low. Research attributes this to global warming, major droughts, and human activity such as irrigation. The trend raises concerns over water stress, food security, and long-term environmental stability.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Bio-Based Fibres Might Be A Bigger Environmental Threat Than Plastics, New Study Finds
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study from the University of Plymouth and University of Bath raises concerns about bio-based fibres. While often marketed as eco-friendly, these fibres may cause greater ecological harm than conventional plastics. Exposure to viscose and lyocell, commonly found in clothing and wet wipes, resulted in high mortality rates in earthworms, crucial for...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Plastics In Lungs, Hearts, And Brains Of Newborns: New Research Uncovers Alarming Truth
- Wednesday October 16, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Researchers warn of potential long-term health effects, raising concerns about environmental microplastics and their impact on maternal and fetal health.
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www.ndtv.com
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Demolish Unauthorised Constructions On Yamuna River Banks: Delhi Court To DDA
- Thursday July 11, 2024
- India News | IANS
The plea contended that the illegal construction in question has been going on without any permission or regard for environmental concerns and will endanger the ecologically fragile Yamuna floodplains.
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www.ndtv.com
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New York City Considers Banning Detergent Pods To Fight Microplastic Pollution
- Tuesday February 13, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The use of alternative materials or refillable options could pave the way for a more sustainable laundry routine.
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www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
- Thursday February 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study has found microplastics in human brains, with concentrations rising over recent years. Researchers suggest possible links to dementia, but some experts question the findings due to potential flaws in the analysis. While microplastics have been previously detected in human bodies, their impact on brain health remains unclear. Scientists call...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Microplastics Found in Human Brain Tissue, Study Shows Rising Levels
- Friday February 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study has detected microplastics and nanoplastics in human brain tissue, showing a 50 percent increase in levels over recent years. The findings suggest these particles may bypass the blood-brain barrier, leading to concerns over potential health effects. Experts are now focusing on how these plastics enter the brain and their possible role in ne...
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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
- Wednesday February 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
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www.gadgets360.com
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
- Wednesday January 8, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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www.gadgets360.com
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India's Top Google Searches Of 2024: IPL, Ratan Tata, BJP Lead The Trends
- Wednesday December 11, 2024
- India News | Edited by Anjali Thakur
Environmental and weather-related concerns also resonated with Indians, as searches for "excessive heat" spiked in 2024, reflecting the effects of rising summer temperatures.
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www.ndtv.com
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Pregnant Great White Shark Killed in Queensland to Aid in Scientific Research
- Monday December 9, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
An 18-foot pregnant great white shark was killed on a Queensland drumline in August. This marks the largest white shark caught by the state’s Shark Control Program since its inception in 1962. While her death is a conservation setback, researchers are using samples from her body to study the species’ biology, reproductive patterns, and environm...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Environmental Impact of ISS Deorbit in 2031 Raises Concerns on Oceans and Atmosphere
- Thursday December 5, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The International Space Station (ISS) is set for a controlled deorbit in 2031, with plans to disintegrate over the South Pacific's remote Point Nemo. While NASA’s approach aims to reduce risks, concerns have been raised about the environmental impacts. Researchers highlight potential effects on Earth’s upper atmosphere, which remain poorly unde...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Space Debris Accumulation in the Stratosphere Threatens Major Environmental Risks
- Monday November 25, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The growing presence of satellite space junk, as more satellites enter Earth's orbit, has raised concerns about environmental impacts. Pollution from burnt-up satellites contributes to changes in atmospheric chemistry, with metals like aluminium potentially harming the ozone layer. Scientists warn that satellite re-entries are contributing to a ris...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Report Suggests Technology Can Help Combat Food Wastage In India
- Friday November 22, 2024
- IANS
Food wastage can erode restaurant profits and also intensify environmental concerns, while millions around the globe suffer from undernourishment and malnutrition.
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food.ndtv.com
-
Madhya Pradesh Tops In Stubble-Burning, Tribal Farmers Have A Solution
- Thursday November 21, 2024
- India News | Written by Anurag Dwary, Edited by Debanish Achom
Madhya Pradesh has recently earned an unenviable distinction - it tops the nation in crop-residue (stubble) burning. This worrying trend is a growing concern for air quality and environmental health.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Global Freshwater Levels Decline Since 2014, NASA-German Satellites Reveal
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Data from NASA and German satellites reveal Earth's freshwater levels declined significantly after May 2014, with storage remaining persistently low. Research attributes this to global warming, major droughts, and human activity such as irrigation. The trend raises concerns over water stress, food security, and long-term environmental stability.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Bio-Based Fibres Might Be A Bigger Environmental Threat Than Plastics, New Study Finds
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study from the University of Plymouth and University of Bath raises concerns about bio-based fibres. While often marketed as eco-friendly, these fibres may cause greater ecological harm than conventional plastics. Exposure to viscose and lyocell, commonly found in clothing and wet wipes, resulted in high mortality rates in earthworms, crucial for...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Plastics In Lungs, Hearts, And Brains Of Newborns: New Research Uncovers Alarming Truth
- Wednesday October 16, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Researchers warn of potential long-term health effects, raising concerns about environmental microplastics and their impact on maternal and fetal health.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Demolish Unauthorised Constructions On Yamuna River Banks: Delhi Court To DDA
- Thursday July 11, 2024
- India News | IANS
The plea contended that the illegal construction in question has been going on without any permission or regard for environmental concerns and will endanger the ecologically fragile Yamuna floodplains.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
New York City Considers Banning Detergent Pods To Fight Microplastic Pollution
- Tuesday February 13, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The use of alternative materials or refillable options could pave the way for a more sustainable laundry routine.
-
www.ndtv.com