Overestimation of microplastics potentially caused by scientists' gloves

Article URL: https://news.umich.edu/nitrile-and-latex-gloves-may-cause-overestimation-of-microplastics-u-m-study-reveals/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4756...

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Overestimation of microplastics potentially caused by scientists' gloves

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