Microplastics may be creating antibiotic-resistance superbugs

Microplastics may be creating antibiotic-resistance superbugs

Talk about a culture shock. Microplastics — tiny particles that come from large plastic items and industrial waste — can damage cells and disrupt organs, potentially increasing the risk of heart disease, cancer, infertility and other chronic conditions. Researchers from Boston University say there’s another downside to these ubiquitous shards — bacteria exposed to them … Read more

Gen Z fears TikTok ban would make them ‘digital refugees’ — vows to snub ‘too polished’ Instagram Reels

Gen Z fears TikTok ban would make them ‘digital refugees’ — vows to snub ‘too polished’ Instagram Reels

Tick, tock. It’s only a matter of time before the fate of TikTok is decided as many of its users have said they’ll refuse to migrate to its competitor, Instagram Reels, should the popular video platform be banned. A bill forcing the sale or ban of TikTok — which is estimated to have over 1 billion … Read more