New research indicates a simple method to reduce microplastic intake. Boiling tap water can significantly decrease plastic ...

New research from engineers at Washington University in St. Louis reveals the surprising pollution face masks can cause.

Researchers from the Bioplastics Innovation Hub are working on a new form of plastic that breaks down completely, leaving no ...

The report highlights how more than 16,000 chemicals are used in plastic, many of which are not disclosed by the companies ...

A recent study found alarmingly high levels of microplastic pollution on the famously beautiful beaches of Costa Rica.

From polar bear blood to Mount Everest snow, PFAS are hitchhiking on microplastics across the globe — and courtroom victories ...

Nuclear techniques also support food safety in other ways — for instance, by using irradiation to protect food from pests and extend shelf life without compromising safety.

Have you wondered how the Susquehanna River is monitored and cared for? Members of the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeepers Association have a mission to not only monitor and mitigate toxic waste, but to ...

They were nearly perfect, but most stainless-steel containers have one basic flaw: They can’t be used to reheat food. This is ...

Microplastics are suspected to harm reproductive, digestive and respiratory health, potentially leading to infertility, colon ...

A research team revealed that microplastics introduced into the body may bind to proteins in vivo, disrupt the function of ...

Microplastics contaminate Costa Rica's beaches and oceans at alarming rates, posing risks to health, wildlife, and the ...