You likely know microplastics = not good for your health. But why? This Scientific American piece looks at new research on how #microplastics interact with water, generating highly reactive molecules: https://ow.ly/sWHQ50ZXR4u #ISpyPhysiology #EnvironmentalHealth #EcoAwareness 🧪

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A white dwarf has been spotted devouring its planet — which might have formed after the original star died. My latest for @eos.org has the story. Featuring commentary by @jcbecker.bsky.social and the phrase "Cookie Monster devouring his own children" 🧪🔭

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Orionid meteor shower to peak in UK skies this week #Orionids #Astronomy #Space www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...

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From @meverri.bsky.social: Some high-redshift supermassive black holes grew faster than we expected, but how many? Today’s paper searches for hidden supermassive black holes in the early universe to find out! ⚛️ 🔭 ☄️ 🧪 astrobites.org/2026/10/09/early-supermassive-black-hole-monster/

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Just a trick of the light. Many early astronomers pointed their scopes at the moon and tried to make sense of what they saw. There were many speculations of different features. Gruithuisen's Lunar CIty gained a attention in 1824.

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