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Hayden Gould, executive project manager of Seabin North America, holds up microplastics collected out of the Delaware River Watershed at Bartrams’ Gardens on June 7, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) From ...

There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...

Gut health isn't just about good digestion. Here's why it's essential for overall health. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The gut ...