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Air Pollution
Breaking Down Plastic Pollution: A Revolutionary New Tool for Detecting Nanoplastics and Microplastics
A team of researchers has developed a cost-effective, high-throughput technology for detecting nanoplastics and microplastics in the environment. These particles are pervasive, posing health and environmental risks, yet detecting them at the nanoscale has been difficult. The 3D-printed HoLDI-MS test platform overcomes the limitations of traditional mass spectrometry by enabling direct analysis of samples without requiring complex sample preparation. The researchers say it also will work for detection of waterborne plastic particles. HoLDI-MS stands for hollow-laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry.

Air Pollution
The Hidden Dangers of Air Pollution: How It Quietly Damages Your Heart
Breathing polluted air—even at levels considered “safe”—may quietly damage your heart. A new study using advanced MRI scans found that people exposed to more air pollution showed early signs of scarring in their heart muscle, which can lead to heart failure over time. This damage showed up in both healthy individuals and people with heart conditions, and was especially noticeable in women, smokers, and those with high blood pressure.
Air Pollution
Toxic Twin Found: MCCPs Spotted in U.S. Air for First Time
In a surprising twist during an air quality study in Oklahoma, researchers detected MCCPs an industrial pollutant never before measured in the Western Hemisphere’s atmosphere. The team suspects these toxic compounds are entering the air through biosolid fertilizers derived from sewage sludge. While these pollutants are not yet regulated like their SCCP cousins, their similarity to dangerous “forever chemicals” and unexpected presence raise red flags about how chemical substitutions and waste disposal may be silently contaminating rural air.
Air Pollution
The Persistent Pollutant: Uncovering the Mystery of Atmospheric Nitrates
A new study details processes that keep pollutants aloft despite a drop in emissions.
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