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 ...

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

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 ...

When examining 12 different polymers, the researchers found greater concentrations of polyethylene — the most commonly used plastic — in 2016 brain samples vs 2024 brain samples (P = .005 ...

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 ...

New research estimates that up to 11 million metric tons (more than 12 tons) of plastic pollution is sitting on the ocean floor, reported CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, via Phys.org.

During the swim, he will collect data and assist with research on the plastic “smog of pollution” in the Pacific Ocean. It's estimated that between 1.15 to 2.41 million tonnes of plastic are ...

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 ...