Theresa Hübner Pressestelle Universität Bayreuth. Researchers led by Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1357 Microplastics ...
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 ...
How many tiny pieces of plastic are currently inside your body? A series of headline-grabbing studies in the last few years ...
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 ...
Microplastics are everywhere, but new research points to a need to standardize measurements of microparticles.
The Prince and Princess of Wales moved into Forest Lodge, the Grade II listed eight-bedroom property, in the autumn ...
Microplastics are turning up everywhere, from remote mountain tops to deep ocean trenches. They also are in many animals, ...
A recent story in The Guardian raised valid questions about an emerging field of study. It doesn’t mean we should write off equally valid concerns about health. In recent years, there’s been a wave of ...
Microbubbles in the tap water you just poured into a plastic glass are strong enough to create tiny abrasions on the inner layer of the plastic—quietly adding to our growing microplastic problem.