Air-polluting microplastics have been found in rural environments in greater quantities than in urban locations, researchers ...

Results confirm that mixtures of Zn-aggregates/micro-polymers were naturally leached/released from the commercial products, revealing worrying environmental ...

"These findings from a mouse study likely have implications for humans. Men planning to have children should consider ...

New research points to an unexpected way plastic pollution may be influencing Earth’s climate system. A recent study suggests ...

This is a case of taking a big pollution problem to heart, literally. A study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology for the first time found microplastics in the hearts of ...

A new Rochester-based research center will study the lifecycle of microplastics, including its origin as plastic waste, distribution, and movement in the Great Lakes freshwater ecosystem. The research ...

The combined impact of so-called "forever chemicals" is more harmful to the environment than single chemicals in isolation, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of Birmingham investigated ...

Understanding the environmental impact of nanoplastics is complex and requires the development of robust and standardised ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Research has detected microplastics in a range of vital body parts, including the heart and brain. Now, ...