Everything You Should Know About Microplastics

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It's (Probably) Not Rocket Science

The University of New Mexico

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It’s (Probably) Not Rocket Science is a University of New Mexico podcast that explores some of the hottest and most complex topics impacting our society, through conversations with experts, artists, and researchers. And look, we get it: we know that some issues are tough to unravel and even tougher to comprehend. But on this podcast, we’ll peel away some of those complicated layers for a genuine conversation where we can arrive at understanding and answers. That way, we can honestly say no, it’s not rocket science—and we promise it won’t be. Well . . . probably.

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Everything You Should Know About Microplastics

It's (Probably) Not Rocket Science

43 minutes 1 second

1 year ago

Everything You Should Know About Microplastics

Microplastics have been found in human placentas, testicles, brains, and more, so what happens now? In this episode, we talk with ⁠Matthew Campen⁠, Regents’ Professor in the UNM Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, about what these findings mean for our health, how we can (or can't) find avoid microplastics, and what happens next. Then we hear from ⁠Eliane El Hayek⁠, Research Assistant Professor in the UNM Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, about ongoing research into the environmental impacts of plastics.