Ubiquitous and almost invisible, the tiny shards of plastic that are entering the human body through the food we eat could be damaging our brains in multiple ways, experts fear.A team of scientists ...

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

There are microplastics in your food and you don't know it. Here's what you can do about it right now.

All-natural gear is a necessity if you want to avoid bringing modern pollution to pristine natural environments. Here's what ...

Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person household ...

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

The Homberking glass food storage containers are an ideal non-toxic option for reducing microplastics in the kitchen. This 24-piece set is leakproof and airtight, and it doesn’t absorb odors, stain, ...

Researchers have mapped the molecular changes that unfold as sunlight causes plastics to leach dissolved organic matter, ...

Microplastics could be fueling neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, with a new study highlighting five ways microplastics can trigger inflammation and damage in the brain.

The carbon cycle in our oceans is critical to the balance of life in ocean waters and for reducing carbon in the atmosphere, a significant process to curbing climate change or global warming.

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

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