But what happens once that food gets inside? Unseen culprits might be working against your best efforts. They could be adding ...

A new study out of Dalhousie University has found microplastics in the meat of lobsters caught off the coast of Nova Scotia.

A new study published by Dalhousie University said it found microplastics in the meat of lobsters caught off the coast of the ...

Plastic cookware is common in many kitchens but there are alternatives. Products like stainless steel skillets, frying pans and cast iron pans can all be great ways to upgrade your cookware without ...

One local cotton gin manager is warning of the dangers caused by microplastics found in synthetic fibers, such as polyester.

As water companies are ordered to tackle potentially harmful levels of so-called forever chemicals in drinking water sources ...

A September 2024 study found that of the 14,000 known food contact chemicals present in food packaging, 3,601 -- or approximately 25% -- were detected in humans. Specifically, 235 FCCs in materials ...

When combined with automated particle analysis equipment, Raman microspectroscopy can provide high-throughput quantification ...

Microplastics are turning up everywhere, but some scientists say how harmful they are to our bodies is still uncertain.

Sunlight breaks clothes made of synthetic fabrics into tiny plastic fibers that pollute oceans. Color affects how quickly ...

Jakarta health officials warn rainwater now carries microplastics that may cause heart disease and harm fetal development.