Collecting lung samples from each specimen, the team went on to perform two types of chemical analysis to measure the amount and types of plastic in the birds' lungs. Laser direct infrared imaging—an ...

A UTA study reveals high levels of microplastics in bird lungs, highlighting concerns about the pollution humans breathe every day. A new study from the University of Texas at Arlington reveals that ...

They collected lung samples from each bird and performed two types of chemical analyses. They used laser direct infrared technology to detect and count microplastics in the birds' lungs.

Athena has laid two eggs in the raised planter at the center’s entrance. You can keep an eye on her from home.