The Hidden Plastic Inside Us (And Why It’s Rising Fast) (#292)

The Hidden Plastic Inside Us (And Why It’s Rising Fast) (#292)

March 10, 2026 · 22 min · Season 1 · Episode 292

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Dr. Matthew Campen discusses the presence of tiny plastic fragments in the human body and their surprising sources.

Scientists are finding tiny fragments of plastic inside the human body - including the brain. Dr. Matthew Campen of the University of New Mexico explains how they get there - and why the biggest source may surprise you.

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