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Juan Diego Rodriguez-Blanco

Juan Diego Rodriguez-Blanco

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The surprising power of seashells: how oyster waste can recapture rare earth elements

Under the right conditions, 1g of oyster shells can capture and lock away up to around 1.5g of the rare earth elements present dissolved in the...

15.04.2026 10

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Juan Diego Rodriguez-Blanco

Glitter’s sparkle hides a darker side – it can change the chemistry of our oceans

New research shows microplastics in glitter can disrupt how marine life builds its shells and reefs.

02.05.2025 20

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Juan Diego Rodriguez-Blanco