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For years, scientists have warned that microplastics contaminate oceans, soil, and even the food chain. Now, new research suggests that the air we breathe—especially indoors—may be an even more significant source of exposure than previously imagined. According to a study published in PLOS One by a team led by Nadiia Yakovenko of the University of Toulouse, humans inhale tens of thousands of microscopic plastic particles every single day. The numbers are startling. An average adult may breathe in around 68,000 microplastic particles daily, while children—who inhale less air overall—still take…

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For most of human history, people understood—intuitively and through experience—that food could heal, strengthen, or harm. Long before anyone spoke of “nutrients,” communities knew that certain foods restored energy, prevented illness, or helped children grow. Yet the scientific explanation behind these effects remained a mystery until surprisingly recently. The story of why vitamins carry letters rather than poetic names is, in many ways, the story of modern nutrition itself. When Food Became Chemistry By the late 19th century, scientists had already identified proteins, fats, and carbohydrates as the major building…

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Singapore holds the world’s most powerful passport in 2026, offering visa‑free access to 192 destinations. Japan and South Korea follow in second place with 188 destinations, while a strong cluster of European countries dominates the next tiers. Every January, the British consultancy Henley & Partners releases one of the most anticipated global mobility rankings: the Henley Passport Index. Based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the index measures how many destinations passport holders can enter without obtaining a visa in advance. In a world where mobility…

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