Microplastics

Microplastics

New study finds presence of microplastics in every human placenta tested

New study finds presence of microplastics in every human placenta tested

Nanoplastics in our bodies. What are we supposed to do about it?

Nanoplastics in our bodies. What are we supposed to do about it?

Plastic pollution has infiltrated every aspect of our lives. Photo: Nayem Ali

Tiny but deadly: Microplastics now running through our hearts

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Microplastics in frogs and fish: A grave concern for human health and ecosystems

Scientists find microplastics in human breast milk for the first time

Scientists find microplastics in human breast milk for the first time

A fish-shaped robot, which researchers say can suck up microplastics in shallow water, moves under the direction of a near-infrared (NIR) light, in this screen grab taken from a handout video provided to Reuters July 12, 2022. Zhang Xinxing's research team from Polymer Research Institute, Sichuan University/Handout via REUTERS

Chinese scientists develop robot fish that gobble up microplastics

Microplastics found in 5 local sugar brands

Microplastics found in 5 local sugar brands

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Microplastics found in 5 local sugar brands

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic less than 0.2 of an inch (5mm) in diameter - some so small that they're not even visible to the naked eye (file photo)

Microplastics found in human lungs for the first time

Study shows 80% of people have microplastics in blood

Study shows 80% of people have microplastics in blood

Microplastics cause damage to human cells in the laboratory. Photograph: David Kelly/Photograph David Kelly

Microplastics particles found in human blood for first time

Microplastic particles found in snow samples taken in Siberia are seen through a microscope at a laboratory in Tomsk, Russia March 17, 2021. Picture taken March 17, 2021. Siberian Microplastics centre of Tomsk State University (TSU)/Handout via REUTERS

Is it snowing microplastics in Siberia? Russia scientists take samples

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Microplastic contamination: Experts suggest more use of natural fibre in textiles