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Alexa C. Kurzius

Alexa C. Kurzius is a Buffalo-bred, freelance science writer based in New York City.

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Your Favorite Facewash Is Hurting Nemo

If your cosmetics have microbeads, they might soon be illegal. Turns out, the microplastics are polluting water and threatening animals.

Alexa C. Kurzius

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