Tiny plastic particles aren’t just choking oceans and cities—they’re quietly infiltrating forests too. Scientists discovered ...

Research continues to link microplastics and additives with health concerns – this week, a leading researcher said they were contributing to falling sperm counts. Many of us are wondering how to ...

Two new studies this month have highlighted that plastic is no longer simply travelling through our world in rivers and ...

Tiny plastic particles may be quietly threatening brain health. New research suggests microplastics—now widely found in food, ...

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 ...

How tiny plastic particles enter the atmosphere is an important question, as airborne microplastics are a potential health threat. Using a global chemical transport model, researchers have provided ...

Microplastics are everywhere, which makes studying them all the more difficult. Labs are doing all they can to be ...

Sources, pathways and their interconnectedness for MPs transport. Concept adapted from Environmental Health Program, 2023. Microplastics Sources, Pathways and Fate Conceptual Diagram. Redrawn by the ...

Recently, there has been an increased focus on the potential risk of microplastics on human health. These tiny plastic particles, whichare now widespread in the environment, are known to be ...

Dust bunnies don’t just multiply under your couch — they’re hoarding plastic. Scientists have discovered that everyday items we use, wash, wear and toss can release microscopic plastic fragments.

A new study reveals that microplastics are impairing the oceans' ability to absorb carbon dioxide, a process scientists find crucial for regulating Earth's temperature. Subscribe to our newsletter for ...