Now ideally the kidneys would filter microplastics as they do other waste and we could happily piss those plastics right out. Sadly that’s not the case (stupid – it really wouldn’t be that hard). But we still only need one kidney to live normally so I’d keep my left, which is slightly larger and does more filtration, and sacrifice my right for microplastics storage. The question assumes that we can store microplastics in a single organ so let’s say I can implement some bioengineering to divert the microplastics into this kidney alone. It would also have to be disconnected from my ureters (tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder). A few decades down the line, I’d get the kidney – now nearly completely plasticized – removed and discarded (or put on display? for science or art) and live the rest of my days fairly plastic-free.
Aug 29, 2024
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Recycling just got upgraded from mostly a sham to actively harmful to the environment and our health cool cool cool
Jun 20, 2024
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which means I inhale some of that plastic, which means lungs, which means it’s in my blood which means it’s in my heart which means it’s in my brain which means I think it’s too late[scream]
Sep 22, 2024
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Recently passed a couple license plates with these dealership names on them.
Lexus of Glendale
Nissan of Orange
Beautiful!
Apr 18, 2024
Today was Bat Appreciation Day. If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to appreciate bats. I’ve made it pretty easy with this collage of a few fav bat pics – please enjoy 😊
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to reveal a new bird. looks like we have a beautiful osprey for July!
Jul 1, 2024