Microplastics are found in surprising items, from paper cups to toothpaste. While the health risks remain debated, experts suggest ways to limit your exposure. Choosing glass, stainless steel and ...

"We wanted to find a solution to this." Teens invent tool while searching for way to deal with world's most complicated ...

Tiny plastic particles may be quietly threatening brain health. New research suggests microplastics—now widely found in food, ...

New Microplastics Research Center at PSU hopes to identify sources of pervasive, potentially dangerous pollution ...

We all know that staying hydrated is essential for our health, but what if the water we drink contains tiny pieces of plastic? Recent studies have revealed that microplastics are present in drinking ...

Like many other kitchen products, the pods and cups used inside these coffee machines often contain plastic materials. Studies find these materials can shed microplastics, which are then released into ...

How tiny plastic particles enter the atmosphere is an important question, as airborne microplastics are a potential health threat. Using a global chemical transport model, researchers have provided ...

Between the planters and the soil bags, plastic is hard to avoid in gardening. In fact, some supplies you may not realize are ...

Microplastics are found in oceans and waterways all over the world. We are only just beginning to understand the damage they can do to all living things. Plastic is now a part of everyday life and has ...

Avoid sun and heat. Plastics can degrade faster when exposed to ultraviolet light and high temperatures, Dr. Mohanty said. So keep dental products out of direct sunlight and avoid cleaning your ...

Microplastics gather anti-biotic resistant bacteria as they move through water, allowing microbes to spread from polluted sites into rivers.