For people, the concern is direct exposure. Humans may consume up to 5 grams (0.18 ounces) of plastic particles weekly ...

Researchers at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) have contributed to a study revealing that conventional theories ...

While scientists are still investigating the health consequences, microplastics have already been linked to health concerns ...

Daily consumers of bottled water ingest over 90,000 more microplastic particles than people who drink tap water, according to ...

Quantum particles have a social life, of a sort. They interact and form relationships with each other, and one of the most ...

Scientists discovered microscopic gold forming inside tree needles. Hidden microbes convert dissolved soil ions into solid metal, offering a greener, innovative approach to exploring underground ...

Maytronics says its latest Dolphin Eon-series can scrub areas such as a swimming pool's steps and shelves as effectively they ...

A species of crab has been found to play an "unheralded role" in the breakdown of microplastic particles, according to ...

In 2025, Ziploc became the subject of a class-action lawsuit alleging that it made false promises by stating that its product ...

January is National Radon Action Month, and the American Lung Association is raising awareness of the potential health risks ...

A team at RMIT University in Melbourne say that extremely small metal particles – which they dub ‘nanodots’ – could be ...

You likely use them every single day – but some of your home appliances could be emitting harmful pollutants, a new study has warned. Researchers have discovered popular devices release trillions of ...