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Thousands of microscopic plastics in the air of homes, offices and cars may be endangering our health, according to a new ...

Every few years, the tires on your car wear thin and need to be replaced. But where does that lost tire material go? The ...

New measurements of fine microplastic particles suspended in the air in homes and cars suggest that humans may be inhaling far greater amounts of lung-penetrating microplastics than previously thought ...

Humans are likely inhaling far greater amounts of lung-penetrating microplastics than previously assumed, scientists are ...

A group of Australian scientists has uncovered a new way to fight some of the toughest cancers by targeting an overlooked ...

Vitreous humor — the clear, gel-like substance that fills the space behind the lens of the eye and supports the shape of the ...

Microplastics found in food, clothes, and even our bodies raise concerns about health and environmental effects. Learn how to protect yourself.

You've probably seen fabricated stone countertops on an HGTV remodeling show—and you might even have them in your own home.

A groundbreaking UCSF study challenges the long-held belief that blood is solely produced in bone marrow. Researchers discovered that lungs contain active blood-forming stem cells, capable of ...

Microplastics are everywhere. Crossing ecosystems and human tissues, research continues into their detection, behavior, and ...