We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Correction to: Soil Invertebrates Generate Microplastics From Polystyrene Foam Debris
AI summary Read the abstract
This is simply a correction notice, not a new study, the researchers who found that soil-dwelling insects can break down polystyrene foam (like packing peanuts or takeout containers) into smaller microplastic pieces made an error identifying which cricket species they used in their experiment. They're now setting the record straight: the bug was a different type of cricket (Gryllodes sigillatus) than originally reported (Acheta domesticus), though the main finding about insects generating microplastics still stands. This matters because understanding how common insects break down plastic waste into tinier particles helps scientists track how microplastics spread through soil, potentially into our food
Correction of “Helmberger M. S., J. R. Miesel, L. K. Tiemann, M. J. Grieshop. 2022. Soil Invertebrates Generate Microplastics From Polystyrene Foam Debris. J. Insect Sci.” DOI: 10.1093/jisesa/ieac005 The cricket used in this study was misidentified as Acheta domesticus L. when it was actually Gryllodes sigillatus Walker. The authors regret the error, which has now been corrected.
More Papers Like This
Correction to: Effect of Polyvinyl Chloride Microplastics on Bacterial Community and Nutrient Status in Two Agricultural Soils
AI summary Read the abstract
This is a correction notice for a previously published study on how polyvinyl chloride microplastics affect soil bacterial communities and nutrient levels, fixing mislabeled bacterial groups in one figure. The underlying finding — that PVC microplastics alter soil microbial communities — remains valid.
Correction to “Polystyrene Microplastics Disrupt Vertical Transmission of the Breast Milk Microbiome, Impairing Early‐Life Gut Colonization and Immune Development in Offspring”
AI summary Read the abstract
This notice is simply a correction to fix a misspelled author's name ("Sheng Liu") in a previously published study, it doesn't change any of the actual research findings. The original study itself looked at how microplastics in breast milk might interfere with the beneficial bacteria passed from mom to baby, potentially affecting a newborn's gut health and immune system development. If you're interested in the science on microplastics and infant health, it's worth checking out the original 2026 paper rather than this correction notice.
Microplastics in Soils and Sediments
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers examine the distribution, persistence, and ecological impacts of microplastics in soils and sediments, documenting their effects on agricultural productivity, soil ecology, and food security as a globally recognized biosphere hazard driven by human activity.
Polystyrene microplastics: environmental presence, pathways, and biological impact
AI summary Read the abstract
Researchers reviewed the environmental presence, transport pathways, and biological impacts of polystyrene microplastics, documenting how widespread food packaging use leads to pervasive contamination of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and raises concerns for organismal and human health.
Research digests by email
When a large batch of papers lands in the Atlas, we read through it and send a short write-up of what stood out.