Scientists increasingly warn that tiny micro- and nanoplastic particles — which are everywhere — regularly enter the human body through food, water, and air. According to a new study from…

Car tires wear down over time and need to be replaced. But where does all that worn material go? Scientists say tiny microparticles from synthetic rubber tires often end up…

Excess weight, thinning hair, eczema—those are some of the changes linked to microplastic exposure. These tiny plastic particles, measuring less than 5 millimeters, are not biodegradable. They can linger in…

Scientists have long been concerned about the accumulation of tiny synthetic particles known as microplastics in human organs. A new study from researchers at the University of New Mexico found…

Let’s remember: microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic measuring less than five millimeters that infiltrate the deepest parts of our bodies. These particles are linked to the development of cancer,…

Dr. Punam Desai warns against using scratched or cracked nonstick or ceramic cookware. She says damaged cookware can release microplastics that may harm your health. Her video about the risks…

Bottled water may contain far more plastic pollution than we thought. In a study published in the journal PNAS, scientists from Columbia University reported a breakthrough in detecting microplastics. The…

Excess weight, thinning hair, and eczema are just some of the unpleasant changes in appearance and health linked to microplastics. These tiny pieces of plastic, measuring less than 5 millimeters…

An international team found that microplastics can reach the brain just two hours after entering the body. Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna and Vassar College showed that these…

If you have a 3D printer, you can print a remarkable fish and help protect aquatic ecosystems. British student Eleanor McIntosh from the University of Surrey has created a fish-like…