Beachgoer raises concerns with photo of decades-old item found in sand: ‘Tremendously sad’
A Redditor is sparking debate online after posting an image of a decades-old McDonald’s wrapper onto the r/mildlyinteresting…
Scientists make concerning first-of-its-kind discovery while studying Amazon monkeys: ‘Sounds an alarm’
A new study revealed the presence of microplastics in the stomachs of howler monkeys living in a protected…
Researchers issue warning about hidden hazard lurking at dinner table: ‘Self-destruction’
Those handy plastic plates, cups, and takeout containers that make mealtime cleanup so easy may be doing more…
‘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.…
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…
‘Potential for them to accumulate’
Microplastics are invading the environment, leaching toxic chemicals into the soil. However, the scope of microplastic pollution is…
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…
‘Urgent need for public awareness’
A new study from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, revealed that a hidden danger…
Scientists sound alarm after making unsettling discovery deep in human bones: 'There's a gap in our knowledge' – Yahoo
Scientists sound alarm after making unsettling discovery deep in human bones: ‘There’s a gap in our knowledge’ YahooThe big…
‘I’m still really surprised by it’
Our interest and understanding of DNA as it relates to ancestry and other topics have grown over recent…
Reporter unveils strategy for ‘scrollytelling’ feature on microplastics
Microplastics. Photo by European Commission (CC BY 4.0) On July 28, The Guardian published a digital “scrollytelling” feature…