Plastic may have started a new geological eraon our planet, sometimes called the Anthropocene.

They suggest that this new behavior may give the birds evolutionary advantages.

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The 30-year-old coot nest, partially constructed with plastic waste.

The 30-year-old coot nest, partially constructed with plastic waste.© Auke-Florian Hiemstra

Overview Of Packaging Dates. Photo Auke Florian Hiemstra

The plastic dates found in the study. © Auke-Florian Hiemstra

Plastic In Bird Nest Timeline

The plastic timeline of the 30-year-old nest. © Auke-Florian Hiemstra

Parasitic copepods on a grenadier fish.

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A colossal squid.

A bottlenose dolphin underwater.

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A fossilized feature in volcanic rock.

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media during a guided tour of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts before leading a board meeting on March 17, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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An image of a small disposable vape with a green case and mouth piece and visible oil in a clear container.

An image of a hand holding a black vape with a vibrant blue chamber where you can faintly see a laser.

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