New evidence shows plant leaves absorb airborne microplastics, a previously overlooked route for the particles to enter crops ...

Microplastics have infiltrated virtually every ecosystem—from the ocean depths to the arctic tundra. But in 2024, scientists ...

A recent study published by Portland State University discovered a variety of microplastics in 180 out of 182 tested seafood ...

Microplastics have previously been detected throughout the human body including in the blood, saliva, liver, kidneys, lungs, ...

Starch-based biodegradable plastics may cause organ damage and metabolic issues, raising concerns about their safety despite ...

Lacking vegetation, the birds populating the canals of the Netherlands' capital use refuse to build their nests; a ...

Another popular meat product has been recalled for plastic particles, drawing attention to a growing issue.

The Food and Drug Administration is scrambling to hire contractors to replace fired employees who helped plan thousands of ...

Researchers did lab experiments and tested real plants, like corn, to see how the plastics entered the leaves. They found that the tiny plastic particles float in the air, land on the leaves, and ...

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