Medicine & TechnologyMitochondria is sensitive and easily damaged, so microplastics pose a "significant threat" to them. Continue reading to learn morel
New research demonstrates the importance of finding alternatives to traditional plastics, with plant-based polymers shown to biodegrade in under seven months. Read the article for more details.
Researchers uncover the gastrointestinal tract as a significant microplastics and nanoplastics storage, revealing potential cancer cell impact, and metastasis promotion. Read the article for more details.
The northern Spanish shores face an environmental emergency as millions of plastic pellets inundate the coastline. Continue reading to learn more details.
In a recent study, microplastics were discovered in 90% of meats, including plant-based options, with Americans ingesting around 11,500 annually. Continue reading for more details.
Scientists craft a robot inspired by Hawaiian apple snail to remove microplastics from water surfaces, addressing a gap in current cleanup methods. Continue reading to learn more.
Despite 30 years of closure, microplastics discovered in Cliff Cave, Missouri, remain a mystery. Read this article to learn how they infiltrated this cave.
Researchers studied Washington, D.C.'s waterways for microplastic pollution, emphasizing threats to river health and informing plastic regulation efforts. Continue reading to learn more.
The researchers were shocked to find microplastics present in every organ of the mouse models after just three weeks of ingesting microplastic-treated water. Read to learn more.
A new type of lightweight, eco-friendly paint made with nanoparticles was developed by a group of scientists with the goal of replacing conventional color coating which harms the environment and our health. Find out more about it in this article.
Scientists develop a comprehensive open-access database in order to help in identifying where microplastics come from. Read to know more about this invention.
Researchers developed small fish robots with the ability to swim fast to pick up and eliminate microplastics from the environment. Read to know more about it.
Researchers developed small fish robots with the ability to swim fast to pick up and eliminate microplastics from the environment. Read to know more about it.