Researchers report wide variation in microplastic properties, even among identical materials, challenging current toxicology ...

A single laundry load containing synthetic clothing can release thousands of plastic microfibers from nylon, acrylic and ...

Researchers developed a plant based plastic that stays strong during use but dissolves safely in seawater, leaving no ...

Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) aims to address this gap through its participation in the Nuclear ...

Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person household producing up to 500 grams a year as synthetic fabrics break down.

New studies reveal plastic particles infiltrating human bodies, food systems and even the planet’s most remote ecosystems.

Research has found that some teabags release billions of microplastics when brewed, which can enter the body and potentially ...

The tiny particles are widespread in waterbirds around the world. Now, research is finding them in neighborhood songbirds, ...

Research from Barcelona university found certain teabags can release billions of microplastic particles when brewed, raising ...

“With recent studies detecting microplastics in human blood, lungs, and even placental tissue, people are understandably ...

Inhalable microplastics threaten air quality and public health in Indian cities, exacerbating pollution's severe impact on ...

Microplastics are scourge of the world’s oceans, but finding where they accumulate could help direct conservation efforts.