Microplastics at the University of Bayreuth have overturned a common scientific assumption in a new study: Microplastic ...

Research has suggested that microplastics could be affecting water in an invisible yet very concerning way. Environment+Energy Leader reported that microplastics aren't just causing harm as tiny ...

Researchers are sounding the alarm after finding antibiotic resistance genes released from melting Antarctic glaciers. A ...

A shark scientist explains why plastic pollution does harm sharks through entanglement and microplastic ingestion.

Within recent years, many modelling approaches — based on limited plastic observations in river systems — have been designed to calculate plastic export from rivers to oceans; however, these models ...

Microplastics are everywhere, but new research points to a need to standardize measurements of microparticles.

Hot coffee may contain more microplastics than you think. Heat, pressure, and daily use can cause plastic parts inside coffee ...

"Not necessarily safe." Scientists issue warning after finding invisible hazard in unexpected location: 'Has important ...

Hot food may cause plastic containers to release much more microplastics, according to a new review of studies that offers ...

Microbubbles in the tap water you just poured into a plastic glass are strong enough to create tiny abrasions on the inner layer of the plastic—quietly adding to our growing microplastic problem.

Men are reportedly ditching their polyester underwear in favor of cotton and natural fibers due to fertility and microplastic ...

A new study has found that dissolvable medical devices may leave harmful microplastics in the bloodstream, raising safety ...