Tag: microplastics
Microplastics discovered in human reproductive fluids
New research presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)…
Glass Bottles Actually Contain More Microplastics, Scientists Find : ScienceAlert
Study Finds More Microplastics in Glass Bottles Than Plastic Bottles A recent study conducted by France's food safety…
Living near an ocean polluted by microplastics may increase cardiometabolic disease risk
Living in a U.S. coastal county bordered by ocean waters with high concentrations of microplastics may pose serious…
Microplastics Have a Concerning Effect on The Microbes in Our Gut : ScienceAlert
Study Finds Nanoplastics Can Disrupt Gut Health in Mice We are becoming increasingly aware of the prevalence of…
How To Reduce Your Exposure to Microplastics: A 2025 Update
Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that are less than 5 millimeters in size and are becoming increasingly…
Your Salad Could Be Carrying Microplastics From Soil Into Your Body : ScienceAlert
Plastic Pollution in Soils: A Growing Concern for Food Safety Plastic pollution is not just a problem in…
Are microplastics in ultra-processed food harming your mental health?
Are Microplastics in Ultra-Processed Foods Affecting Our Mental Health? Fast food is often ultra-processedShutterstock/siamionau pavel Recent research has…
What are microplastics doing to your brain? We’re starting to find out
In a world where plastic pollution is a growing concern, the impact of microplastics on animal behavior and…
Microplastics Persist in Drinking Water Despite Treatment Plant Advances : ScienceAlert
The Growing Threat of Microplastic Pollution Microplastics, tiny pieces of plastic that come from various everyday objects, are…
Microplastics could be hampering the ocean’s ability to capture carbon
A free diver surrounded by plastic pollutionSebnem Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Recent research has unveiled a concerning…
Microplastics Make It into Your Food through Plant Leaves
Plastic pollution is a growing concern worldwide, with microplastics and nanoplastics posing potential risks to human health. Recent…
Slices of wood can filter bacteria and microplastics from water
Douglas Fir Wood: A Natural Water Filter Douglas fir wood can be turned into a water filterJanet Horton…