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Microplastics – pieces of plastic less than 5 millimeters – were found in 55 juvenile northern hogsucker fish in tributaries of the Cheat, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers.

The Yamuna River is polluted with microplastics, particularly along a 12-kilometer stretch near the Taj Mahal, according to a ...

New research shows microplastics in food and water. Here’s what parents need to know—and realistic steps to protect your ...

Businesses sharing ads online should ensure they understand their target audiences, as Tailor Made Grass discovered on Reddit ...

There could be microplastics hiding in your microfiber dish towels. Replace them with these 100% cotton dishcloths while the ...

Stainless steel is generally considered non-toxic and resistant to bacterial growth, but many popular stainless steel ...

What processes are responsible for contributing airborne microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) to the environment? This is ...

Australian scientists manage to break down 90% of styrofoam polystyrene plastics in 30 minutes using violet light, air, and ...

Nanoplastics—particles smaller than a human hair—can pass through cell walls and enter the food web. New research suggest 27 ...

The Francis College of Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, invites you to attend a Doctoral Dissertation defense by My ...