At this point, most people know that microplastics are everywhere. Scientists have shown that tiny particles, amounting to ...

Microplastics and nanoplastics range from mountain peaks to brain cells, raising urgent questions regarding their impact on human health.

Japanese scientists unveil a material that dissolves in hours in contact with salt, leaving no trace behind.

Living in a U.S. coastal county bordered by ocean waters with very high concentrations of microplastics may increase the risk of heart and metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, coronary ...

Microplastics get into your body through food, water, and air, says Stephanie Wright, PhD, a senior lecturer in environmental ...

A massive ocean survey finds plastic in every layer of the North Atlantic, revealing how deeply it has invaded marine ecosystems.

Microplastics have been found nearly everywhere in the human body. Experts explain how harmful they may be for our health, ...

A new ecological study links high marine microplastic levels near US coastlines with significantly greater prevalence of type ...

The Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (KIOST) has revealed that marine microalgae are responsible for ocean ...

Living in a US coastal county bordered by ocean waters with very high concentrations of microplastics may increase the risk ...

UK companies Ocean Bottle, NotPla, and NatureMetrics present the work they are doing to make a difference for a healthier planet.