"[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 environmental science in the College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies at ...

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 ...

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

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

B.C.'s attorney general had argued there are 'practical limitations' on provinces ability to combat plastic pollution, and ...

New research shows cigarette butts shed microplastic fibers almost instantly in water, turning common litter into a fast source of pollution.

A study undertaken by E-A Earth Action* reveals that paint particles appear to be the largest source of microplastic leakage ...

A new study has found that dissolvable medical devices may leave harmful microplastics in the bloodstream, raising safety ...

They’ve been found in your liver, blood, and even brain—microplastics are everywhere. While they’re nearly impossible to avoid, experts say there are simple ways to cut down on daily exposure.

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