Swarms of tiny robots remove microplastics from soil and water

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Aug 8, 2026, 8:40 am66 ptsTrending
Microplastics, which are plastic particles under 5 millimeters, are a major and growing threat in both soil and water. They damage soil fertility, disrupt nutrient cycling, harm aquatic and terrestrial life, and can move through the food chain. That makes cleaning them up an urgent priority.

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