New Microplastics Research Center at PSU hopes to identify sources of pervasive, potentially dangerous pollution ...

Microplastics are found in surprising items, from paper cups to toothpaste. While the health risks remain debated, experts suggest ways to limit your exposure. Choosing glass, stainless steel and ...

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Is it okay to store food in plastic bags in your freezer? Which foods have a lot of microplastics? This is what I tell my patients.

Microplastics are found in oceans and waterways all over the world. We are only just beginning to understand the damage they ...

We all know that staying hydrated is essential for our health, but what if the water we drink contains tiny pieces of plastic? Recent studies have revealed that microplastics are present in drinking ...

New research represents the first combined analysis of microplastics in water, sediment and air around a major river system. It found significant quantities of microplastics trapped in riverbed ...

Microplastics have been detected in human blood, lungs, and brain tissue. Environmental health advocate Lindsay Dahl explains ...

Microplastics are everywhere, even in the air we breathe—and we're consuming increasing amounts of them, according to scientists. Microplastics are tiny chunks of plastic, defined as being less than 5 ...

Investigating microplastics in agriculture reveals their effects on soil microbes and viruses, crucial for developing strategies for ecosystem restoration.

A joint research effort among various countries has found microplastics in Indonesian ocean regions up to a depth of 2,450 meters.