Two 17-year-old students developed a method to filter microplastics from water and won $50,000

Two 17-year-old students in the USA have developed a method to filter microplastics from water using ultrasound and have won a $50,000 prize. To understand the importance of this development: a study was released this week that found traces of microplastics in the testicles of all the male participants. This is one of the most significant environmental pollution problems that has long been severely impacting human health. However, in this context, a $50,000 prize for saving humanity seems too small.