Researchers took samples of human brains from dead people to look for microplastics. The brain samples had higher levels of plastic than kidney or liver samples. People who died in 2024 had more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Switching from plastic to glass food containers is an easy step to cut down on your microplastic exposure. But just because we ...

Plastic pollution is one of the most defining environmental challenges of our time. Despite efforts to recycle or responsibly dispose of plastic, vast garbage patches in the oceans continue to grow, ...

Microplastics — plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters — have been detected in human organs and tissues, raising concerns about inflammation, heart disease, and more. Scientists estimate there ...

Plastic containers, bottles and flip flops end up in our waste stream and in our environment. Weather and erosion can turn them into tiny particles called microplastics. Tire wear on the road is also ...

Did you know polyesters constantly sheds micro plastics when it rubs on your skin and you are absorbing these micro plastics into your body?

To track the course of inhaled microplastics and their even smaller counterparts, nanoplastics, the study authors constructed a detailed computer model of the human respiratory system from the nose to ...

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — In Uganda’s Mbale district, famous for its production of arabica coffee, a plague of plastic bags locally known as buveera is creeping beyond the city. In the Arctic, the major ...

By Asad Mirza Microplastics have infiltrated our food supply. Now, a Japanese research team has developed a breakthrough plastic that fully dissolves in seawater within hours—pointing toward cleaner ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Small, degraded microplastics have already been found in placentas ...

In reworking the connections within plastic materials, researchers are studying how plant-based compounds could eventually serve as scalable alternatives to petroleum-derived plastics.