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Euronews Tech Talks · June 24 · 23 min

How much do we really know about microplastics?

The word “microplastics” appeared for the first time in 2004, coined by Richard Thompson, now a marine biology professor at the University of Plymouth. Over the past 22 years, microplastics have gained increasing attention, but questions about them still seem to outnumber what we actually know. In this Q&A episode of Euronews Tech Talks, we pose your questions to Heather Leslie, an independent scientist from Amsterdam, and Francesco Regoli, vice rector for research at the Polytechnic University of Marche. Do you want to reach out to Euronews Tech Talks? Email alice.carnevali@euronews.com. Exploring Everyday Microplastic Exposures - Leslie DOI 10.5281/zenodo.19360361 Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society. ‌ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The word “microplastics” appeared for the first time in 2004, coined by Richard Thompson, now a marine biology professor at the University of Plymouth. 


Over the past 22 years, microplastics have gained increasing attention, but questions about them still seem to outnumber what we actually know.


In this Q&A episode of Euronews Tech Talks, we pose your questions to Heather Leslie, an independent scientist from Amsterdam, and Francesco Regoli, vice rector for research at the Polytechnic University of Marche.


Do you want to reach out to Euronews Tech Talks? Email alice.carnevali@euronews.com.


Exploring Everyday Microplastic Exposures - Leslie DOI 10.5281/zenodo.19360361



Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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