Tiny airborne plastics may facilitate virus spread
As plastic pollution worsens worldwide, scientists are uncovering a new and unsettling possibility. Tiny airborne fragments of plastic,…
‘Our findings contribute to a deeper understanding’
A study has found that microplastics contribute to poor soil health and release heat-trapping gas into the atmosphere.…
Researchers issue warning after discovering alarming threat to unborn babies: ‘Considerable health risks’
The everyday use of plastics could have negative downstream effects on the health of unborn babies, scientists have…
Cancer Led This Mom to Create Kelp-Based Plastic Alternative
In March 2024, a breast cancer diagnosis abruptly put Alexa Coulombe McGovern’s life on hold. The cause of…
EU aims to curb plastic pollution with new rules targeting nightmare spills of tiny pellets
Plastic can end up in the environment by many channels. Improper waste management can cause single-use plastics like…
Researchers issue warning after discovering concerning threat to reproductive health: ‘Intergenerational associations’
Tiny pieces of plastic are turning up in surprising places, not just in oceans or soil, but inside…
Scientists make concerning new discovery about hazard lurking in air around us: ‘Significant toxicological effects’
Microplastics can cause more damage to your airways based on their shape, according to a study published in…
‘We’ve just really scratched the surface’
A recent study from research labs in China was highlighted in Scientific American because it reveals new information…
Researchers make horrifying discovery after examining dolphin guts — here’s what they found
Indus River dolphins are remarkable creatures that evolved to live in rivers after their primary habitat, the ancient…
Bottled Water May Pose Serious Long-Term Health Risks
A scientist’s island epiphany uncovers how single-use bottles shed micro- and nanoplastics that infiltrate the body, with emerging…
Scientists study how nanoplastics transfer across generations
You can’t see nanoplastics with the naked eye, but they’re everywhere – including your body. Tinier than the…
UNM researcher develops new model for characterizing different forms of vascular dementia
Vascular dementia – cognitive impairment caused by disease in the brain’s small blood vessels – is a widespread…