Tiny Daphnia, Big Impact: How a Mini Assay Is Changing the Way We Test Low Volume Water Samples

Posted by Eberhard Küster on 2025-09-25

In ecotoxicology, the test using Daphnia magna immobilisation is a work‑horse for checking whether a water sample may be harmful to the aquatic environment. In parallel, researchers and regulators are asked to monitor water quality more often and with less effort and expenses. With evaluation of precious, low‑volume samples—think micro‑plastics leachates, nanomaterial suspensions, or field grabs [...]

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Ineffective sorting systems: A major barrier to the circular economy of contaminated plastics

Posted by Nutcha Taneepanichskul, Helen C Hailes and Mark Miodownik on 2025-04-10

Environmental pollution leading to global warming is no longer a distant threat; it is knocking on our door, demanding immediate action. Among the major contributors to this crisis is plastic pollution. While there is increasing encouragement, including through popularisation, education, and policy measures—towards the use of biodegradable and recyclable materials, current waste management [...]

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