Biology not driving fertility decline; economy and smartphones blamed
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A Science piece argues that biological infertility is unlikely to explain the global fertility decline, noting a meta-analysis showing US sperm counts have risen and time-to-pregnancy has remained stable. The downturn since 2007–2010 is more plausibly tied to economic conditions and increased smartphone use affecting coupling, rather than toxins or climate harms.
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- Microplastics and women’s health: what we’re learning from new research Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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