Scientists have uncovered plastic pollution in one of Earth's most isolated environments, challenging the long-held belief ...

In recent years, public awareness of the dangers inherent in exposure to microplastics has been growing – and a new study ...

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that polyester clothing might be a significant factor in the microplastics in our bodies and ...

Discover how contamination analysis with FIB-FTIR enables rapid identification of microplastics and organic contaminants.

Investigate a food sample under the microscope and explore the discussion around microplastics and everyday products.

Scientists discovered microplastics in 92% of animals living over 2,000 metres deep, revealing plastic pollution has ...

A chemical linked to dead fish was found on almost all the Brisbane balconies tested by University of Queensland researchers.

A closer look at the chemicals, bacteria and microplastics building up every time you refill a single-use plastic bottle.

On June 20, a 50-member team led by NGO Asas de Socorro and Rede Reviva walked about 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) along the ...

A wave of "non-toxic kitchen" advice is spreading online. Here's the science behind why people are swapping out plastic – and ...

Researchers have created self-destructing living plastic that uses engineered bacteria to completely break itself down when ...