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Scientists Engineer Algae That Removes Microplastics from Water Like a Magnet
Microplastics are everywhere — in oceans, rivers, rainwater, food, and even the human bloodstream. One of the most troubling problems is that conventional wastewater treatment plants simply cannot catch them. The particles are too small, too numerous, and too chemically resistant. But a 2026 breakthrough from the University of Missouri offers a remarkable natural solution:…