Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they doing to us?
Plastic particles are found in our organs, blood and even semen. But do they stay in us forever? What damage are they doing?
Plastic production to hit 1.1 billion tons by 2050: Study raises alarm on health risks from microplastics
According to study microplastics found in everyday products and environment are associated with numerous health risks, ...
What we just found out about the possible tie between microplastics and cancer
New research published Wednesday in the journal Environmental Science and Technology offers evidence that microplastics are ...
Microplastics are choking our waters. Could a sponge made of squid bones help remove them?
Microplastics are everywhere. They have been found on the peak of Mount Everest and in creatures inhabiting the deepest ...
These 10 Foods Have the Most Microplastics
Nobody wants to munch on plastic for dinner, but the unappetizing truth is that many common foods contain microplastics — ...
Microplastics may be leading to lung and colon cancer, study shows
New research published Wednesday in the journal Environmental Science and Technology offers evidence that microplastics are ...
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Microplastics are invading our bodies — 5 ways to keep them out
StudyFinds' Dr. Faith Coleman reveals how harmful plastic pollution can be to the human body and how to prevent exposure.
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Squid-based biodegradable sponge removes 99.9% of microplastics from water
Scientists in China have developed a biodegradable sponge made of squid bones and cotton that can remove up to 99.9% of ...
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This Biodegradable Sponge Collects Loose Microplastics—But There's a Catch
In a paper for Science Advances, environmental biotechnologists at Wuhan University write that their sponge "can remove 98.0 ...
Microplastics in the Air May Be Leading to Lung and Colon Cancers
A review of some 3,000 studies implicates these particles in a variety of serious health problems. These include male and ...
Tires Shed Millions Of Tonnes Of Microplastics Into The Environment
Car tires are an incredible engineering achievement, but it's becoming clear that they pose a significant threat to the environment, and potentially, to human health.
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Floating drones with water-skimming teeth can capture microplastics
In recent years, microplastics have garnered significant attention due to their detection in tap and bottled water, as well ...