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, ...

Kitchen items—sponges, blenders, kettles—are abundant sources of microplastics that we all consume When Amy Lusher moved in with her partner, one of the first things she did was get rid of all the ...

Cooking Tips: Deglazing is actually quite a simple techniquePhoto Credit: Unsplash Looking to up your cooking game? Learning new techniques and exploring new ingredients is a useful way to expand your ...

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

Trichomes are ‘sinks’ for external particles and they therefore reduce the efficiency of microplastic transport from leaves to roots. Given that leaves are a key part of the food chain, microplastic ...

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.

In Uganda’s Mbale district, famous for its production of arabica coffee, a plague of plastic bags locally known as buveera is ...