Scientists are warning that a largely invisible pollutant is turning up in places long assumed to be safe, from quiet forests ...

A UT chemist says it is now time to develop tests for microplastics, similar to tests for other toxic threats.

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq emphasized the importance of consistency and synergy between central and regional governments in tackling ...

"[Solutions] must be pursued through international cooperation." Researchers issue warning after discovering dangerous hazard drifting around globe: 'A transboundary issue' first appeared on The Cool ...

What do microplastics, water color, and satellites have in common? Dr. Karl Kaiser, professor of marine and coastal ...

Many scientists are investigating how these tiny plastic pieces might affect human health. For instance, a few studies have ...

Microplastics at the University of Bayreuth have overturned a common scientific assumption in a new study: Microplastic particles do not all exhibit similar transport behavior regardless of their ...

Theresa Hübner Pressestelle Universität Bayreuth. Researchers led by Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1357 Microplastics ...

Researchers from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) designed a biodegradable, energy efficient artificial synapse that uses a layered structure made from naturally-derived ...

Microplastics in the air can be more prevalent in rural areas than in cities, a University of Leeds study suggests. Particles of plastic, which are so small they are invisible to the naked eye, are ...

Researchers are sounding the alarm after finding antibiotic resistance genes released from melting Antarctic glaciers. A ...