Word of the Day !brave new world June 1, 2026noun: A radically transformed world, situation, or era, especially one with both promise and peril. ScienceYour kitchen sponge is releasing microplastics every time you wash dishes June 1, 2026Kitchen sponges release microplastics as they wear down during everyday use, with some sponge types shedding far more than others. Researchers estimated that millions of households could collectively release hundreds of tons of microplastics annually. Inhouse
