That Sip Just Got A Lot More Complicated Research published in January 2024 found that a liter of bottled water contains ...

Once invisible to most, microplastics have become one of the biggest health and environmental concerns of 2025 — showing up ...

From takeout containers and tea bags to bottled water, gum, and even cheese, these were the most-read microplastic stories of ...

Sunlight makes microplastics leak hidden chemicals into water, creating pollution that spreads far beyond plastic pieces.

Microplastics are turning up in oceans, soil, drinking water, and human tissue. Learn where they come from, why they matter, ...

Scientists have discovered that feeding mice with microplastics increases plaque buildup in the arteries of male mice.

Although the precise mechanism isn’t yet known, factors like sex chromosomes and hormones, particularly the protective ...

Tiny fragments of plastic are making their way deep inside our bodies in concerning quantities, particularly through our food ...

Scientists are examining the effect on brain health of microplastics and one of the largest sources of microplastics: ultra-processed foods. Earlier this year, scientists discovered that there is ...

Scientists have found a way to get rid of microplastics that have been found in our food and drinks by boiling it.

Steubenville High School science students will utilize a $3,400 grant to review water quality and the presence of ...

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