Designed from the same material as pearls are made of, this fish is much more flexible and stronger than other soft robots.

Nanoplastics entered the Atlantic via rivers, sunlight-driven plastic breakdown, and even through the air with rain or dust.

Micro- and nano-plastics: an invisible threat Since the 1950s, plastic production has grown exponentially, reaching 58 million tonnes in Europe in 2022 alone. This has led to massive amounts of waste.

A study, published in March 2025, by a West Virginia University biology undergraduate student Isabella Tuzzio indicates that ...

"Plastics in the ocean are a serious problem. Every year, millions of tons of plastics end up in the ocean via rivers and wind as well as from shipping and fishing—and it remains there. It is ...

Horntje / Utrecht 9 July - The total amount of plastic floating in the North Atlantic Ocean as particles of less than 1 micrometer each is estimated at 27 million tons. This is shown by a ...

Governments are meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, from August 5 to 14 for final negotiations on a global, legally binding ...

Nature DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-08818-1 Microplastics could be hampering the ocean’s ability to capture carbon A free diver surrounded by plastic pollution Sebnem Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty ...

Microplastics have even been found inside our bones – but what impact are they having on our health? Here's everything we know about what they're doing to our bodies.

Tiny pieces of plastic in the ocean could mean an increased risk for disabilities in coastal residents who live nearby, according to a new preliminary study released this month. The study, which ...