Researchers discovered a standard piece of lab equipment has added thousands of microplastic ‘false positives’ per each square-millimeter under scrutiny.
The findings hint at the creeping presence of microplastics near the South Pole, researchers suggest.
The outlook is grim, but a new report lays out a path to nearly eradicate plastic packaging pollution within the next 15 years.
Seafood gets a bad rap when it comes to plastic pollution, but scientists say we're overlooking the bigger picture—and skewed media coverage isn't helping.
While researchers have yet to find evidence that proves plastic pollution is bad for your health, it's probably because there have been no human trials.
File that under Things That You Really Didn't Need to Know.
Microplastics could play a hidden role in the relationship between ultra-processed foods and certain neurological disorders, according to new research.
Researchers tested ten different chewing gum brands, and found no difference between synthetic and natural gum.
A new commentary highlights the potential health risks of microplastics in our bodies and brains.
