UNM researchers found the plastic accumulation in brains increased by 50% over the past eight years. “We did have those moments where we we’re scratching our head and going back and saying, ...

Multiple factors, including age, sex, race/ethnicity, or cause of death did not influence these plastic concentrations. However, the year of death was a significant factor. Curious whether this ...

New study finds alarming levels of plastic accumulation in human brains 02:45. Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the ...

Even more alarming, the buildup appears to be accelerating, with plastic accumulation increasing by 50 percent over the past eight years. The study, ...

It's no secret that plastic accumulation is a problem.Until we make a serious attempt at reducing the amount of plastic we use for product packaging, disposables, and other everyday purposes, the ...

The amounts of plastic debris in the Mediterranean are comparable to those reported for the great accumulation areas located in the centers of the oceans, a new study has concluded. The team of ...

A global dataset of ocean plastic pollution between 1979 and 2019 reveals a rapid and unprecedented increase in ocean plastics since 2005, according to a study published March 8, 2023 in the open ...

The highest levels of plastic were found between 200 and 600 metres … Close. Advertisement. Skip to content. Sign in. ... The team found microplastics at every depth. Advertisement.

It's no secret that plastic accumulation is a problem.Until we make a serious attempt at reducing the amount of plastic we use for product packaging, disposables, and other everyday purposes, the ...