Plastic and plastic recycling has been a major global issue for decades, but scientists have found a lot of intriguing ways ...

Tiny pieces of plastic in the ocean could mean an increased risk for disabilities in coastal residents who live nearby, ...

A recent study suggests a link between higher exposure to oceanic microplastics and increased disability risks among coastal ...

In counties with the highest levels of ocean plastics, the prevalence of disabilities was 15.2%, compared to 13.9% in areas ...

Tiny bits of plastic found in the ocean may be tied to a higher risk of disability for people who live in coastal areas with high levels, according to a preliminary study. The study looked at ...

Venice’s famous canals are facing a growing pollution problem. Once plastic litter ends up in the water, it becomes incredibly difficult to remove. Why is this plastic so dangerous, and what can be ...

In 2021, filmmaker and activist Ricardo Gomes posted a video of a "trash tsunami" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The clip went viral overnight thanks to Kelly Slater.

In autopsy studies, microplastics and nanoplastics have been found in the olfactory bulbs of humans, suggesting a way for ...

Researchers found marine fungi capable of breaking down plastic. They tested fungi from Hawai‘i’s nearshore waters.

Tiny bits of plastic found in the ocean may be tied to a higher risk of disability for people who live in coastal areas with ...