Getting Lost + Other Stories
Every week, we corral the best wellness stories from around the internet—just in time for your weekend bookmarking. This week: microplastics’ ongoing harm, a case for conventional produce, and the downsides of relying on our GPS.
GPS Gives Directions, but What Does It Take Away?
Popular Science
It helps us navigate the world. And so many of us would feel lost without it. But one author argues that GPS may be causing us to lose touch with our surroundings.
These Tiny Fish Reveal Our Oceans’ Biggest Problem: Plastic
National Geographic
In his ongoing effort to expose the global dangers of microplastics, photographer David Liittschwager illustrates how these tiny bits of plastic are working their way into so many aspects of our lives.
Measles Shots Aren’t Just for Kids: Many Adults Could Use a Booster Too
NPR
There have been more than 700 recorded measles outbreaks in the US so far this year. And that’s raising questions—and concerns—about people’s immunization status.
A Nutritionist on Why She Doesn’t Always Buy Organic
Bon Appétit
A compelling look at what our priorities should be when it comes to eating produce. Should all-organic be the ultimate objective? Or is eating more fruits and vegetables—whether organic or conventional—the healthier and more attainable goal?
