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Tomorrow Today - The Science Show

March 8, 2024

Microplastics and forever chemicals. Today we're looking at plastics that don't degrade for centuries and other toxic substances -- and how we can dispose of them.

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Dive in to the fascinating world of science with Tomorrow Today. Your weekly dose of science knowledge. A show for everyone who's curious -- about our cosmos and how it works.

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