Rice is also a hotspot for microplastics. A University of Queensland study found that for every half cup of rice, there are 3 ...

The atmosphere is an important transport medium that carries microplastics to even the most remote parts of the world. These ...

For years, scientists suspected that waves breaking on plastic-littered seas were a major source of the tiny fragments now ...

Microplastics are pervasive, found everywhere on Earth, from the Sahara Desert to patches of Arctic sea ice. Now a new ...

In reworking the connections within plastic materials, researchers are studying how plant-based compounds could eventually ...

Tiny plastic particles drifting through the oceans may be quietly weakening one of Earth’s most powerful climate defenses.

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 ...

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 ...

Even the most remote Pacific reefs aren’t safe—microplastics are turning everyday fish into silent carriers of global pollution.

Dr. Amy Siuda and Dr. Shannon Gowans Research on microplastics is still getting off the ground, but Dr. Shannon Gowans is ...

Microplastic pollution on Sydney's beaches and harbour shorelines has tripled in the past three years, according to a report, ...

A third of fish living in the remote coastal waters of the Pacific Island Countries and Territories are contaminated with ...