Googling, "what are microplastics?". By now, you'll likely have heard that there are microplastics in both the ocean and in humans, too. But how? Why? And since when? All good questions - so let's ...

Microplastics are infiltrating our bloodstreams sneakily, accumulating in various body parts and disrupting many body functions, which could lead to long-term complications. Microplastics are also ...

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Microplastics have been found in our lungs, guts, and even our blood. Now, researchers say they may reduce protective enzymes and proteins that keep neurons strong. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning ...

Microplastics, defined as pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters/0.2 inches, are everywhere, from the ocean, rivers, lakes and drinking water to soil, plants, animals, fish, most of the foods we ...

In 2023, scientists estimated that there are more than 170 trillion plastic particles floating in the world's oceans. With more than 1 million metric tons of plastic produced each day, that number has ...