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A recent study indicates a significant increase in the presence of microplastics in human organs, raising alarms among researchers regarding their potential health risks. Although the exact dangers remain unclear, scientists warn that the accumulation of these tiny plastic particles has escalated in recent years, according to the findings reported by DER STANDARD. Microplastics, generated from the degradation of larger plastic items, infiltrate water supplies, soil, and food sources, ultimately entering the human body through ingestion and inhalation. Researchers emphasized that this contamination might be occurring on a larger scale than previously assumed, given the pervasive nature of plastic pollution in everyday products that find their way into landfills and ecosystems. As plastic products continue to break down into smaller fragments, the implications for public health are becoming increasingly concerning, leading to calls for further investigation into the long-term effects of microplastics on human health.

Vienna-based brewery Muschicraft has introduced what it claims to be the world’s first feminist beer, breaking laws deemed misogynistic in 50 countries. The pale ale, featuring a vulva on its label, aims to challenge gender stereotypes and aims to support feminist initiatives, allocating part of its profits to organizations like Autonome Österreichische Frauenhäuser. According to founder Sophie Tschannett, the inspiration came from a conversation with a friend about gender discrimination at work, which led to her realization of the male dominance in the beer industry. In a collaboration with Berlin’s Vagabund brewery, Muschicraft is set to launch a new label named "The Most Illegal Beer," highlighting oppressive laws against women in alcohol production, night shifts, and more. Tschannett mentioned that while all rules are absurd, a particularly ridiculous one from Wyoming prohibits women from being within five feet of a bar while drinking. “By putting a pussy on the label, a lot of people would go crazy,” Tschannett stated, intending to provoke discussions on gender inequality.

Vienna-based company Muschicraft has launched what it claims to be the world's first feminist beer, challenging misogynistic laws in 50 countries. The beer, designed by artist and social worker Sophie Tschannett, features a vulva on its label and aims to confront gender inequality in the beer industry dominated by men. Tschannett discussed the inspiration for Muschicraft, highlighting personal experiences that revealed the lack of representation for women and LGBTQ+ individuals in beer marketing and production. Muschicraft offers a pale ale with a distinctive flavor profile, boasting melons and grapefruit flavors and an alcohol content of 5.2%. Tschannett emphasized that the product supports feminist causes, with a portion of profits directed towards organizations like Autonome Österreichische Frauenhäuser and Women for Women. Additionally, a new initiative called “the most illegal beer” was developed in collaboration with Berlin's Vagabund Brewery, which purposely violates laws that restrict women's participation in alcohol production and distribution, including absurdity like Wyoming's regulation against women drinking within five feet of a bar. Tschannett aims to provoke discussions around these issues while promoting a more inclusive beverage culture.