Microplastics are hindering photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert energy from the sun into the fruit and ...

Ever since Austrian scientists first began looking for them in people in 2018, microplastics have turned up in the blood, ...

In terms of our major sources of exposure, he said that microplastics are like “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in that they ...

Generations of Americans have grown up using chewing gum, but a new pilot study claims that both synthetic and natural gum ...

A 2024 study found that boiling water can quickly and effectively rid home drinking supplies of microplastics. Researchers found that boiling and filtering tap water could reduce the presence of ...

Purging our world of microplastics requires change at the government level. But until that happens, here are some things ...

Microplastics appear to be present in filtered solutions used for medical intravenous infusions, with about 7,500 particles/L ...

Campen's brain study found that there are more traces of plastic in our brains than in our livers and kidneys. It turns out that plastics are attracted to fatty tissue. Campen says he doesn't do much ...

Scientists were shocked to discover that microplastics don’t just pollute the environment, they may also be fueling the rise ...

A new study shows microplastics and benzo(a)pyrene may contribute to kidney damage. Learn about the findings and their ...

Plastic cookware is common in many kitchens, but there are alternatives. Products like stainless steel skillets, frying pans ...