According to a new literature review, a significant portion of our microplastic exposure may come from drinking water, as ...

Microplastics have become a serious problem for pollution, and now scientists worry about the potential health effects too.

Recent research has uncovered a disturbing connection between microplastics in bottled water and serious health risks. These ...

The slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds can trap microplastics better than the slightly-toxic synthetic ...

The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a commonly used synthetic polymer. Previously, researchers proposed using these ...

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The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a commonly used synthetic polymer. Previously, researchers proposed using these ...

You should drink water, but you definitely don't want to do it from a bottle that has been left out in the heat.

Microplastics are pervasive, contaminating our food and water sources, posing a significant health concern. Microplastics might be everywhere—but panic doesn’t help, awareness does.

Microplastics—fragments of plastic smaller than 5mm—are accumulating in the environment. They're found in soil, water, food, ...

Microplastics are everywhere, including your food, kitchenware, and body, but there are things you can do to minimize just ...

Researchers report in ACS Omega that okra and/or fenugreek extracts attracted and removed up to 90% of microplastics in ocean ...