Scientists Just Discovered Something Absolutely Horrifying About Microplastics

You know microplastics, the little bits of plastic trash that've so deeply permeated the Earth that they've been found in clouds, rocks, caves that were sealed off from all humans, and even our brains, arteries, hearts, and sperm? Well, now scientists are warning that these dastardly particles could undermine the entire world's food supplies by undercutting plants' ability to photosynthesize. As detailed in a new meta-study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and spotted by The Guardian, an international team of researchers examined the results of 157 studies on how microplastics affect plant life. Their findings — which other experts say will require further data and research to be confirmed — paint an alarming picture of the future of our food supply. According to their analysis, between four and 14 percent of the globe's wheat, rice, and maize crops are being lost due to microplastics. That's because the presence of microplastics reduces the ... Read full article.