Microplastics have permeated every corner of our environment, so much so that these tiny particles are now found inside human ...

"Microplastics can affect precipitation patterns, weather forecasting, climate modeling, and even aircraft safety".

Microplastics are in the Earth’s atmosphere and could be disrupting weather patterns and climate, according to Penn State ...

Microplastics have been found in human stools for the first time ... the smallest microplastic particles are capable of entering the blood stream, lymphatic system and may even reach the liver.

Researchers from the non-governmental organization Gita Pertiwi have detected microplastics in the tissues of cows left to graze near final disposal sites ...

Scientists have spotted microplastics, tiny pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters, in some of the most pristine environments on Earth, from the depths of the Mariana Trench to the snow on Mt.

“Our data show that the interaction of micro- and nanoplastics with drugs can alter drug absorption, facilitate drug ...

In recent years, plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental issues, raising concerns about its impact on both the planet and human health. From oceans filled with plastic ...

Amid the elections in the United States and policy debates, a pressing issue that may not receive as much attention as the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on ...

A simple biomaterial-based strategy that can influence the behavior of cells could pave the way for more effective medical ...

Wastewater treatment fails to kill several human pathogens when they hide out on microplastics in the water, according to a new study.