By integrating experimental evidence across freshwater and marine systems, the study emphasizes that algae–microplastic interactions are not uniformly harmful but context-dependent, offering ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – It is well known that discarded cigarette butts release nicotine, heavy metals and other toxins into the environment, including natural water systems. Less understood, however, is what ...

Plastic waste in the ocean can break down into microplastics, which researchers measured near U.S. coastlines to study possible links to higher rates of diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Close up of microplastic fibers found in northern hogsucker fish. A study published by West Virginia University in the journal Sustainability found microplastics in every fish tested across seven ...

Scientists with a watchdog responsible for monitoring the Great Lakes have called on the U.S. and Canadian governments to take action to monitor microplastics in the lakes. These tiny pieces of ...

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Research has linked microplastics to inflammation, hormone disruption, and potential cardiovascular risks, according to ...

Clouds form when water vapor — an invisible gas in the atmosphere — sticks to tiny floating particles, such as dust, and turns into liquid water droplets or ice crystals. In a newly published study, ...

It is well known that discarded cigarette butts release nicotine, heavy metals and other toxins into the environment, including natural water systems. Less understood, however, is what happens to the ...