After One Scientist Questions New Microplastics Findings, Others Fire Back [1]
"A prominent scientist criticized microplastics research methods. Others are defending the work."
Source: NYTimes [2], 01/20/2026
"A prominent scientist criticized microplastics research methods. Others are defending the work."
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