@gretaen.bsky.social
Convenience has trapped us into using more and more plastics. Scientists can't do most of these experiments on humans, but can use statistics to show a probable relationship between plastics and cognitive impairment.
www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
What are microplastics doing to your brain? We’re starting to find out
The average human brain contains around 7 grams of plastic, but it’s unclear how this affects us. Now animal studies are revealing links to poor cognition and weird behaviour
www.newscientist.com
May 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Convenience has trapped us into using more and more plastics. Scientists can't do most of these experiments on humans, but can use statistics to show a probable relationship between plastics and cognitive impairment.
www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
Hilarious assault on freedom of speech. What idiot thinks government employees should be forbidden to use the word "female?"
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
These Words Are Disappearing in the New Trump Administration (Gift Article)
Federal agencies have issued guidance to employees on hundreds of terms to limit or avoid using. An analysis of government websites shows many of the same words being removed.
www.nytimes.com
May 10, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Hilarious assault on freedom of speech. What idiot thinks government employees should be forbidden to use the word "female?"
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
