Microplastics are hindering photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert energy from the sun into the fruit and ...
Purging our world of microplastics requires change at the government level. But until that happens, here are some things ...
Science journalist and self-proclaimed eco-nerd Ziya Tong had her home, food and body tested for microplastics while making the documentary Plastic People.
Some researchers have estimated that people consume between 39,000 and 52,000 microplastic particles each year. If we add how ...
Scientists were shocked to discover that microplastics don’t just pollute the environment, they may also be fueling the rise ...
Ever since Austrian scientists first began looking for them in people in 2018, microplastics have turned up in the blood, ...
With recent studies revealing the harmful and worrying health effects of microplastics, it's more important than ever to use ...
A new study shows microplastics and benzo(a)pyrene may contribute to kidney damage. Learn about the findings and their ...
What's worse is that many of these medical plastics aren't biodegradable. This means they can persist in landfills or oceans ...
Researchers at Boston University have found that microplastics (MPs) provide an ideal platform for bacteria to form ...
A new study finds that microplastic pollution reduces plant photosynthesis, threatening global food security and worsening ...
From your clothing to the water you drink, being mindful of microplastics can help reduce your exposure and health risk.