An open-source tool to measure microplastic sinking rates in water

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Oct 21, 2025, 9:41 am123 ptsTrending
Microplastics have become an invisible but persistent threat in rivers, lakes, oceans, and even in the water we drink. These tiny plastic fragments can drift for miles, settle on the seafloor, or remain suspended for years, harming ecosystems and human health.

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