Airborne microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly detected in urban environments, with evidence linking inhalation ...

Microplastics are in our water, soil, and even our bodies. Learn what this means for our health and how to avoid ...

A new study from the University of Queensland now reveals a surprising source of plastic pollution: household dishwashers.

A new study shows some tea bags release billions of plastic particles. Here’s how to spot them — and safer ways to enjoy your ...

Scientists warn about the combined health impacts of microplastics and ultra-processed foods that contain them in four new ...

Plastic pollution also affects the ecosystems beneath the soil. Earthworms exposed to microplastics exhibit stunted growth, impaired reproduction, and internal damage. Insects like springtails avoid ...

Agricultural soil contains 23 times more microplastics than oceans, contaminating crops and threatening human health.

A new analysis found that ingesting plastic can disrupt proteins that facilitate key functions in seabirds—the latest in a ...

Nail dust from acrylic manicures is actually microplastics, and yes, you’re breathing that in. If you’ve ever watched a nail tech shave down acrylics, you’ve seen it: that cloudy dust swirling in the ...

Microplastics were detected in nearly 12% of specimens, with earthworms showing the highest contamination rate at 30%, ...