尽管护士被解雇和节目削减引起争议, 但纽约大学的研究人员将微塑料与前列腺癌联系起来. NYU researchers link microplastics to prostate cancer despite controversy over nurse firings and program cuts.

纽约大学的研究人员发现微塑料与前列腺癌之间存在潜在联系, NYU researchers found a potential link between microplastics and prostate cancer while developing light-responsive crystals. 由于大学因解雇一名患有癌症的护士,取消计划接受后失去联邦补助金以及与反跨性别组织的联系而受到批评. Meanwhile, the university faced criticism for firing a cancer-stricken nurse, rescinding program acceptances after losing a federal grant, and connections to anti-trans organizations. 学生和教师们抗议这些政策,要求问责制, 而女子游泳队赢得了全国冠军. Students and faculty have protested these policies, demanding accountability, while the women's swimming team won a national championship.