Kitchen sponges are a staple in most homes, but they may also be an overlooked source of microplastic pollution. A…
Scientists in South Korea say a probiotic bacterium found in kimchi may help the body get rid of nanoplastics by…
An expert team of biologists practising at the Naturalis Biodiversity Centre, a research museum in the Netherlands, has recently discovered…
Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people's health when consumed…
An experiment conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia has revealed the limited potential of mealworms in addressing…
Scientists analyzed the liquid waste, or leachate, released by four Illinois landfills and the inflows and outflows of associated wastewater…
Toxic chemicals used to flame-proof plastic materials can be absorbed into the body through skin, via contact with microplastics, new…
Micron-size microplastic debris can be carried by the jet stream across oceans and continents, and their shape plays a crucial…