A High School Girl Invents a Filter Capable of Removing Microplastics From the Water
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Microplastics have become a major concern. These tiny plastic particles are now found in the oceans, the soil, the air and even in the human body. Researchers have detected them in several organs, including the brain. Faced with this growing pollution, an American high school student has imagined a promising solution. At only 18 years old, Mia Heller, from Warrenton, Virginia, has designed a system capable of eliminating more than 95% of the mic…
While microplastics come everywhere, from the oceans to the human brain, an 18-year-old American high school student has developed an original filtration system that could simplify their disposal from drinking water. Her prototype, designed in a garage, already displays performances that would make many more expensive research projects pale.
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