Microplastics seem to be everywhere—in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. They have turned up in human organs, blood, testicles, placentas and even brains. While the full health ...

A new study warns retreaded tires could become a growing source of toxic microplastic pollution in waterways worldwide.

Together, the Indian trio has managed to develop a sustainable solution to tackle one of the world's most pressing ...

The contamination risk posed by microplastics is no longer limited to the world's oceans; scientists are issuing an urgent warning after discovering how easily these microscopic particles infiltrate ...

A new "gold standard" for soil analysis and microplastic extraction has been developed at the University of New England (UNE), unlocking vital capabilities to safeguard agricultural soils and protect ...

Previous research found that insects can ingest and absorb pure, unrefined microplastics -- but only under unrealistic, food-scarce situations. Zoologists have now tested mealworms in a more realistic ...

Rows of gray plastic film stretch across a field of soil. Leafy green strawberry plants poke out of holes in the top of the film. Agricultural plastics, such as this mulch film covering strawberry ...

That “magic” sponge under your sink may be hiding an environmental downside. While melamine sponges are famous for effortlessly scrubbing away stubborn stains, they slowly break down as you use ...

Three Indian teenagers have found a way to pull microplastics out of water using tamarind seeds. The same sticky, sour ...

Hidden kitchen sources: Tea bags, coffee pods, bottled water, nonstick pans and plastic containers are major contributors to microplastic exposure. Health concerns rise: Microplastics have been found ...

Plastic pollution occurs in every ecosystem on the planet and lingers for decades. Could insects be part of the solution? Previous research found that insects can ingest and absorb pure, unrefined ...