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Espiritdescali@futurology.todayM to Futurology@futurology.todayEnglish · 2 年前

Microplastics found in every human testicle in study

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Microplastics found in every human testicle in study

www.theguardian.com

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Scientists say discovery may be linked to decades-long decline in sperm counts in men around the world
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    Microplastics are stored in the balls.

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    Basically everywhere there’s water except in space now.

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      Wouldn’t be surprised if they were in space too, eg. from plastic parts in satellites that have broken up

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      I believe they tested pfas in the air in the most remote place we have test sites so yeah. Not just in the water sadly.

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    This is one way to get males of earth to take interest in the environment.

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      Sounds like if we keep going we’ll finally have male contraception other than condoms, that is surgery free!!

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      “In study”

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      When you turn your head to cough, the microplastics doctor checks em too

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      If they didn’t, then logic dictates: you’re not human!

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    I guess I should get my boys checked to see if they’re swimming

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