Drinking water in plastic bottles contains countless particles too small to see. New research finds that people who drink ...

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Due to its minuscule size and its ease of scattering, glitter is more harmful than other sorts of microplastics.

Bottled water drinkers ingest 90,000 more microplastic particles each year, study finds - New review finds people who drink ...

Plastic is a durable tough material that has been adopted for use in countless products. That widespread use has also led to ...

Americans unknowingly consume thousands of microplastic particles annually. New research suggests dietary fiber might help ...

Microplastics in the workplace reveal the hidden costs of convenience. Here’s how leaders can reduce exposure, strengthen culture, and design work that lasts.

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 novel satellite-based method to track fossil fuel CO2 emissions with greater precision than ever before marks a ...

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

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

New research suggests some biodegradable electronic materials persist in soil for years, breaking down into microplastics ...