The bulk of microplastics comes from synthetic-based clothing, like Pacific Northwesterners' favorite microfleece. Laundry ...

Microplastics have now been discovered inside human bones, causing yet another concern about plastic production and its ...

For animals, the physical properties of plastics may lead to harm such as blocked intestines. Animals are also injured when ...

A microplastics conference put on by the Society of Plastics Engineers included speakers looking at the legislative and legal ...

Wary of the effects of plastic waste, Cole said that the ban "remains in the best interest of the environment." Despite this, ...

The presence of plastic objects in our lives is commonplace. However, this can lead to the presence of microplastics in our food or everyday activities. But one group that may be m ...

Researchers have discovered alarming levels of microplastics in human brain tissue, with dementia patients showing 10 times higher concentrations.

Studies reveal hot cars turn plastic water bottles into microplastic bombs releasing billions of toxic particles into drinking water.

For two weeks last spring, students and professors from Vermont State University collected cores of snow, sea ice and permafrost to uncover more about what's hidden beneath the surface.

While they may seem harmless, some everyday products can expose you to toxins and microplastics. An AIIMS expert explains ...

The Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund kicked off its 2025-26 grant season with a member/guest event on Sept. 18 at the historic ...

Previous studies have found microplastics in blood, lungs, breast milk, and even in newborn babies. But now, researchers are ...