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Microplastics on the Mind, Superstrong Shrimp and Bird Flu Transmission

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Exploring Mental Health, Microplastics, and Bonobo Behavior

This chapter examines the worrisome presence of microplastics found in human brains, drawing comparisons to the weight of a plastic spoon and questioning its effects on mental health. It also highlights research on peak mental well-being in the morning and an intriguing experiment showcasing bonobos' understanding of other minds.

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