The ocean works quietly every day to protect life on Earth. It absorbs heat from the atmosphere, stores massive amounts of ...

Microplastics seem like an unavoidable part of life. These tiny particles are in our food, water, and even the air we breathe ...

Fresh concerns about human health have been raised after researchers found that coastal communities with higher ...

The plasma exchange procedure costs thousands of dollars, and new research shows it may even add more microplastics to your ...

How biosolids from wastewater treatment plants serve as a significant pathway for microplastics in urban environments.

Silicone is everywhere now — but is it really as safe as everyone claims? Scientists aren’t fully in agreement.

Microplastics in the air are contributing to climate change.

Tiny plastic particles drifting in Earth’s atmosphere could have a significant warming effect, a new study finds ...

Microplastics can lower your testosterone and may be interfering with you sexual health. Here's what the latest research says ...

Marine microplastics affect algae's ability to grow and photosynthesize. Researchers have now calculated what impact this has ...

Microplastics have become a growing concern in everyday kitchens, pushing many consumers to swap plastic containers and traditional nonstick cookware for “cleaner” alternatives like glass, stainless ...

Most baby bottles on the market are plastic — and the microplastic data is alarming. Time to rethink the norm.