Tag: microplastics
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…
Starch-based microplastics linked to health issues in mouse study
Plastic pollution is a growing concern worldwide, with the negative impacts of microplastics on human health becoming more…
Chewing Gum Releases Hundreds of Microplastics In Your Mouth, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
Chewing gum has long been a popular treat enjoyed by people all over the world. However, recent research…
Chewing gum releases microplastics into mouth: researchers
Chewing gum has always been a popular treat for many people, but a recent study has shed light…
Medical infusion bags can release microplastics, study shows
Medical infusion bags have been found to release microplastics, according to a recent study published in the journal…
Fruit May Combat Toxic Effects Of Microplastics In The Body
Antioxidant substances found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and even wine may hold the key to combating the harmful…
Your Brain Could Be Holding A Spoon’s Worth Of Microplastics
Plastic pollution has become a global issue, with microplastics infiltrating various environments, including our bodies. A recent study…
Scientists find more microplastics in human brains than in kidneys and livers—and levels are rising
Plastic pollution has become a major global concern in recent years, with microplastics being found in various environmental…
We Earthlings: Microplastics In Your Tea?
Research from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona has shed light on a concerning discovery: brewing tea with plastic…