New Study: The Ocean Is Emitting Millions of Pounds of Plastic Into the Atmosphere
A new study quantifies how much microplastic is sent into the air from ocean spray. When sea bubbles pop, they launch tiny particles, like salt…
A new study quantifies how much microplastic is sent into the air from ocean spray. When sea bubbles pop, they launch tiny particles, like salt…
Everywhere scientists have searched for microplastics, they have discovered their presence— in our food, water, air, and even some human body parts. However, the examination…
Researchers from Japan examine the presence of microplastics in cloud water and their contribution to climate change. Plastic particles less than 5 mm in size…
A recent study led by Griffith University revealed that urban stormwater particles from tire wear were the most prevalent microplastic Published in Environmental Science &…
The study indicates a potential risk for serious health consequences, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Microplastics, a highly prevalent form of plastic pollution, have infiltrated air,…
Modern farming, like all industries, has a significant dependence on plastics. Consider the plastic mulch that adorns vegetable beds, the PVC channels that manage water…
UBC’s BioProducts Institute develops a plant-based filter, “bioCap,” that can capture nearly 99.9% of microplastic particles in water, offering a scalable and sustainable solution to…
Researchers have developed “smart rust,” iron oxide nanoparticles that clean water by attracting pollutants such as oil, nano- and microplastics, glyphosate, and even estrogen hormones….
Fluid dynamics simulations reveal how detrimental plastic particles accumulate inside the nose and at the back of the throat. Research indicates that humans could potentially…
New research identifies the composition and origins of the microplastics. Microplastic particles can be found in the marine atmosphere, even in the world’s most isolated…
Exposure to particles from baby food containers kills up to 75% of cultured kidney cells. The fastest way to heat food and drink might also…
The term “biodegradable” can be deceptive when applied to plastic substitutes that require heat to break down or industrial composting conditions. A commonly utilized compostable…
Research from the Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network finds that freshwater environments like lakes and reservoirs have higher concentrations of plastic than oceanic garbage patches,…
Surface cracks and biofilms on plastic particles might help spread pollution. A team led by researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University studied how microplastics in the…
Cutting boards are practical tools commonly seen in the majority of households and restaurant kitchens. Yet, according to a study published in ACS’ Environmental Science…
A novel approach has been devised by researchers to determine the age of microplastics in the ocean. Their findings reveal that offshore microplastics can range…
The impact of PET particles on zebrafish was examined by researchers. PET, the plastic commonly used to manufacture bottles, is a widespread presence in our…
Melosira arctica has ten times higher concentration of plastic particles than surrounding seawater. The alga Melosira arctica, which grows under Arctic sea ice, contains ten times…