Rice is also a hotspot for microplastics. A University of Queensland study found that for every half cup of rice, there are 3 ...

For years, scientists suspected that waves breaking on plastic-littered seas were a major source of the tiny fragments now ...

The atmosphere is an important transport medium that carries microplastics to even the most remote parts of the world. These ...

Microplastics are pervasive, found everywhere on Earth, from the Sahara Desert to patches of Arctic sea ice. Now a new ...

In reworking the connections within plastic materials, researchers are studying how plant-based compounds could eventually ...

New research points to an unexpected way plastic pollution may be influencing Earth’s climate system. A recent study suggests that microscopic plastic pollution is reducing the ocean’s capacity to ...

Researchers say some widely reported findings of microplastics in human organs may be false positives Critics warn rushed ...

Plastic-coated fertilizers used on farms are emerging as a major but hidden source of ocean microplastics. A new study found ...

Microplastics are found in surprising items, from paper cups to toothpaste. While the health risks remain debated, experts suggest ways to limit your exposure. Choosing glass, stainless steel and ...

We all know that staying hydrated is essential for our health, but what if the water we drink contains tiny pieces of plastic? Recent studies have revealed that microplastics are present in drinking ...

A recent study has found that to-go coffee cups may release microplastics when hot beverages are in them. Find out how to ...

A father's environment, including his exposure to pollutants like microplastics, could impact his children's health long ...