A new study found that the brain may contain higher levels of microplastics, equivalent to the amount found in a standard ...
In Finland’s freezing Arctic, lakes and rivers have nourished the lifeways of Indigenous Skolt Sámi communities for ...
New study shows plastic accumulates in the brain, as well as other body parts. Scientists don't know what impact it has if any.
Microplastics have emerged as a major environmental challenge due to their minute size, persistence, and toxicity. These tiny ...
While completely avoiding microplastics is unrealistic in modern society, experts shared with Newsweek practical steps you can take to minimize your exposure.
This could prompt further study and possible treatments. 8th-grader makes concerning discovery about tumor formation during ...
Can drinking tea or coffee from paper cups be harmful? Yes! Hot beverages can release microplastics and toxic chemicals, ...
In contrast, feces containing microplastic particles sink rapidly to the seafloor. This removes an important nutrient source from the water column. "Additionally, the faster sinking rate decreased ...