Scientists find microplastics in live human lungs for the first time
They are truly everywhere, with uncertain consequences for our health
They are truly everywhere, with uncertain consequences for our health
Man-made plastic has become so ubiquitous, it's now flowing through our blood.
With their help, soils polluted with microplastics could be remediated.
It's the first study of this kind, documenting the effects of microplastics on human health
Tap water may be doing us a big service.
Our technique is not perfect yet but we’re working on it.
The consequences of our reliance on plastics
It's a small change that can make a very big difference.
They are becoming a larger and larger problem worldwide
It's not just a problem in the ocean, they are everywhere
They may be tiny, but there's strength in numbers.
Scientists found microplastics in razor clams from the coast of Washington
Paper cups have a plastic layer, which release microplastics when in touch with hot water
We urgently need to cut down on the use of plastics -- for the ocean.
Plastics are everywhere, even in you.
It's much faster than previously thought and highly concerning
It's raining plastic, literally.
Researchers found the highest concentration ever
Researchers find new species with plastic in its body.
We thought microplastics were a big problem... but they're a huge one.