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Andrea Thompson

Close up of colorful plastic bits

Microplastics have turned up in the remote Arctic Ocean, which means they’re everywhere

May 6, 2019Environment

Scientists are finding microscopic bits of plastic just about everywhere they look, including in remote, pristine environments and in the human body.

Components of SSC-8/9M729 cruise missile system are shown encased in long military green metal tube.

US to stop complying with nuclear pact with Russia after talks flop

January 31, 2019

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