Ubiquitous and almost invisible, the tiny shards of plastic that are entering the human body through the food we eat could be damaging our brains in multiple ways, experts fear.A team of scientists ...

Experts say small changes at home can significantly reduce microplastic pollution. Here's our guide to lowering microplastics ...

Microplastics are turning up in oceans, soil, drinking water, and human tissue. Learn where they come from, why they matter, ...

Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person household ...

Researchers have mapped the molecular changes that unfold as sunlight causes plastics to leach dissolved organic matter, ...

Researchers report wide variation in microplastic properties, even among identical materials, challenging current toxicology ...

The tiny particles are widespread in waterbirds around the world. Now, research is finding them in neighborhood songbirds, ...

Researchers found microplastics in every testicle studied, underscoring concerns about environmental hazards on reproductive health Getty Microplastics were found in every human testicle examined for ...

Scientists in Brazil found microplastics in the brain tissue of cadavers, according to a new study published Monday in the journal JAMA Network Open. Mounting research over the last few years has ...

Inhalable microplastics threaten air quality and public health in Indian cities, exacerbating pollution's severe impact on ...

Researchers at the University of Bonn aim to improve the cleanliness of wastewater. Water released from washing machines is ...

Scientists have detected microplastics in a variety of seafood products, with a recent study finding microplastics in nearly ...