In this and other studies, satellite imagery has proved to be an impressive tool. Scientists use satellites to discover 'footprints' of hidden danger lurking in cities — here's what's happening first ...

Research on microplastic removal technologies highlights the potential of natural extracts and engineered systems to tackle ...

Laundry washwater is a major source of microplastic fibers that can end up in water and soil. Venca-Stastny/iStock via Getty Images ...

US coastal waters heavily polluted with microplastics may be linked to a significantly higher risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke, a study found.

Microplastic pollution near coasts tied to higher disease rates In some coastal counties, a bathtub of ocean water holds 10 or more tiny plastic fragments, which researchers link to higher rates of ...

Now, research is pointing to the previously unexplored impact of dishwashing on microplastic pollution. A new study published in American Chemical Society ES&T Water has revealed that washing plastic ...

Nanoplastics—particles smaller than a human hair—can pass through cell walls and enter the food web. New research suggest 27 million metric tons of nanoplastics are spread across just the top layer of ...

The study found widespread microplastic pollution across some Appalachian streams, which poses ecological and public health ...

Testing for levels of microplastic contamination in marine plankton aims to help develop new ways to assess and manage the rising global pollution problem, Flinders University experts say. &nbsp ...

A new study finds that microplastic pollution reduces plant photosynthesis, threatening global food security and worsening climate change. Researchers warn this could lead to major crop losses and ...