Scientists tested what happens when tiny plastic fibers and a common insect killer show up together in the water where young tilapia live. Over six weeks, fish exposed to both pollutants grew less and ate food less efficiently than fish exposed to just one or none at all. Their guts showed damage to
The world is full of tiny plastic pieces, but how they travel between land and sea is still a mystery. Scientists set up air samplers at seven different heights over the southern Caspian Sea and also used a vacuum pump to pull in air for two months. They collected samples from the coast, from the
A new Netflix series claims that tiny plastic particles are shrinking men’s genitals and killing sperm. It follows five couples who try to stop using plastic for three months and then report more babies. The program sounds like a reality show, not science. The host is an epidemiologist who talks ab
The quick review looked at how scientists catch tiny plastic particles in city air and then figure out what they are. They pulled data from 35 research papers that used active sampling—devices that pull air through filters—to measure how much plastic people might breathe. The papers showed that ac
Scientists collected tiny plastic fragments that float in three coastal areas, each with a different mix of ships and tourists. They focused on polyethylene pieces because it is common in the sea. Using a technique that shines infrared light onto the plastic, they recorded how the molecules vibrate.
Microplastics are tiny plastic pieces that are causing big problems in our environment. Scientists are working hard to find ways to break them down using a process called photocatalytic degradation. However, there is a big issue. There are no standard ways to test and compare these methods. This mak
A legal battle has kicked off over the safety of Ziploc bags. A woman from California is suing the company that makes them. She says the bags release tiny plastic bits when you microwave or freeze food in them. The lawsuit claims the company is misleading people by not warning them about this. The
Microplastics are everywhere. They're in our water, our food, and even the air we breathe. But what happens when these tiny plastic bits get into our bodies? A recent study looked at how different types of microplastics affect brain cells, especially the ones that protect our nervous system. The st
Microplastics are everywhere. They're in our food, our water, and even inside our bodies. But how much do we really know about them? Recent studies have made big claims about microplastics being found in our brains, hearts, and other organs. But are these findings as solid as they seem? Some expert
Plastics are everywhere. They are in the food we eat, the water we drink, and even the air we breathe. But did you know that these tiny plastic particles, called microplastics, can affect your health before you are even born? Recent research shows that what your dad ate before your birth might have
