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Coverage dated October 27, 2026 to October 29, 2026

New study might have found key to microplastics

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Plain old water could be responsible for making plastics harmful to people, according to a new study that portends significant consequences for human health.

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  1. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Study may have found key to microplastics' danger (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    Plain old water could be responsible for making plastics harmful to people, according to a new study that portends significant consequences for human health.

  2. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    New study might have found key to microplastics (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    Plain old water could be responsible for making plastics harmful to people, according to a new study that portends significant consequences for human health.