Microplastics

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expert reaction to micro- and nano-plastics in the coronary circulation and air pollution exposure in ischaemic heart… Science Media Centre23:34 14-Jul-26
Microplastics in our blood could put us at greater risk of a heart attack Refractor23:18 14-Jul-26
Yesterday
How much microplastic are we actually breathing in? Here’s what we do and still don’t know The Conversation (UK)16:53 14-Jul-26
California Lists Microplastics Under Safer Consumer Products Program JD Supra16:43 14-Jul-26
EPA Excludes Microplastics and Pharmaceuticals from Drinking Water Monitoring JD Supra16:23 14-Jul-26
FDA authorized Zyn nicotine pouches without knowing what they were made of, says former agency… STAT10:37 14-Jul-26
In the last 7 days
Scientists Found Microplastics in Hedgehogs, and the Suspected Source Is Disturbingly Familiar Areo Magazine21:25 13-Jul-26
Scientists Tested Commercial Table Salt. Every Sample Contained Microplastics Food & Wine Magazine11:50 13-Jul-26
What We Really Know About the Microplastics Inside Us The Tyee05:31 13-Jul-26
A 2024 New England Journal of Medicine study found microplastics and nanoplastics lodged in the carotid artery plaque… Silicon Canals04:48 13-Jul-26
Microplastics in Illinois drinking water? Lawmaker pushes for EPA monitoring FOX 32 Chicago17:55 10-Jul-26
Scientists trace microplastics in hedgehogs to a common source The Independent18:06 9-Jul-26
Microplastics: research and commentary Food Politics14:07 9-Jul-26
Dual-bubble process removes over 90% of wastewater microplastics Envirotec12:15 9-Jul-26
Plastic Pollution Threatens Greece’s Beaches as Microplastics Emerge To Vima09:36 9-Jul-26
Plastisphere paradox: How microplastic garbage patches could hold the key to their own cleanup Newswise (Press Release)01:47 9-Jul-26
Microplastic pollution can fuel rise in antibiotic resistance, studies find Mongabay18:15 8-Jul-26
What Do We Actually Know About the Microplastics Inside Us? Yale Environment 36011:42 8-Jul-26
New Approach Boosts Microplastic Removal From Wastewater Water Online07:52 8-Jul-26
Coagulation-assisted removal of polystyrene microplastics from aqueous solution using amine-functionalized multi-walled … Nature.com04:26 8-Jul-26
In the last month
Hidden Journey: How Buoyant Microplastics Sink Deep Into Farmland Soils Newswise (Press Release)15:24 7-Jul-26
Arctic microplastics: A ticking time bomb for climate feedback loops Newswise (Press Release)10:53 7-Jul-26
Microplastics Are A Growing Concern For Many Americans, Survey Finds Forbes09:35 7-Jul-26
Tethered plastic bottle tops hoped to cut microplastic pollution in UAE The National08:36 7-Jul-26
As Hudson clears from sewage spill, Ludlow Park doctor and activist raises new questions about… The Yonkers Ledger00:14 7-Jul-26
We need to confirm that e-cigarette doesn't produce microplastics during use Behavioural and Social Sciences at Nature Research18:06 6-Jul-26
Bpom warns microplastics may increase stroke risk Antara News16:40 6-Jul-26
Algenesis Wins ACS Green Chemistry Challenge Award for Soleic®, the First Fully Biodegradable,… PR Newswire (Press Release)15:06 6-Jul-26
EPA proposes UCMR 6 monitoring rule, leaves microplastics off testing list WaterWorld01:00 6-Jul-26
Imaging technique reveals microplastics moving through the body Refractor03:11 4-Jul-26
California Slaps Microplastics On Toxic Watchlist, Puts Consumer Brands On Notice Hoodline18:05 3-Jul-26
Microplastics in sewers: Hidden catalysts for methane emissions? Newswise (Press Release)17:01 3-Jul-26
EPA Proposes UCMR 6 for PFAS and Other Contaminants, Declines Adding Microplastics JD Supra21:20 2-Jul-26
Two in three Brits are concerned about hidden plastics in food packaging Interplas Insights14:11 2-Jul-26
Revolution Plastics Institute inspires families to tackle plastic pollution at Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival University of Portsmouth11:46 2-Jul-26
EPA omits microplastics from water-monitoring rule, drawing concerns Chemical & Engineering News23:02 1-Jul-26
Scientists Will Study How Seabirds Spread Microplastics in Antarctica Bulgarian News Agency13:06 1-Jul-26
Health literacy and environmental health behaviors in the context of microplastic exposure: a cross-sectional study in… Nature.com00:40 1-Jul-26
Cotton Incorporated Advances “Plant Not Plastic” Message Through Month-Long Education Initiative While Concerns Around… Cotton Farming17:19 30-Jun-26
Experiment: Remove microplastics from water with yeast Student Science11:42 30-Jun-26
After bold pledge, EPA shelves microplastics testing in U.S. drinking water Los Angeles Times11:03 30-Jun-26
EPA Proposes Scanning Drinking Water for 30 New Contaminants Bloomberg Law20:29 29-Jun-26
ORNL’s Jason Newby advances neutrino research frontiers Newswise (Press Release)19:56 29-Jun-26
Weathered microplastics selectively capture organic matter in water Newswise (Press Release)19:35 29-Jun-26
Microplastics are everywhere in Pennsylvania’s water, but the tide may be turning Metro Philadelphia17:21 29-Jun-26
I have plastic chemicals in my pee HEATED12:14 29-Jun-26
Microplastics Linger Inside People and Animals, Multiple Studies Show. But Regulation Is Still Far Off. Pulitzer Center11:41 29-Jun-26
Your Diet and Plastic Pollution May Be Teaming Up to Harm Your Liver Knowridge Science Report01:11 29-Jun-26
Concern over microplastics in oyster habitat Gulf Daily News23:07 28-Jun-26
Is a Common Plastic to Blame for Anxiety? Psychology Today17:02 28-Jun-26
A river we celebrate, but fail to protect The Daily Star, Bangladesh04:04 28-Jun-26
Dutch government pushes EU ban on plastic-based chewing gum amid litter crisis NL Times09:42 27-Jun-26
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: Break free from plastics in July News and Sentinel07:23 27-Jun-26
Scientists Found Microplastics in Hedgehogs, And The Explanation Is Disturbing ScienceAlert03:03 27-Jun-26
A new method measures PFAS-based microplastics Chemical & Engineering News18:44 26-Jun-26
Measuring Microplastics in Every Ocean Layer Eos.org17:54 26-Jun-26
Microplastics in baby food pouches: Greenpeace issues warning L'Orient-Le Jour11:36 26-Jun-26
The microplastic debate is missing the point WoolNews.net04:00 26-Jun-26
State attorneys general urge EPA to require microplastics monitoring in drinking water WaterWorld01:00 26-Jun-26
San Francisco scientists testing water samples to find invisible microplastic particles ABC7 / KGO-TV23:49 25-Jun-26
Federal Court Rejects Microplastics-Based Consumer Fraud Claims against Baby Bottle Manufacturer JD Supra19:40 25-Jun-26
Plastic in the Brain: Landmark 2026 Study Finds Microplastics in Nearly Every Human Brain Sample — Including Healthy… Nature World News12:59 25-Jun-26
Washing Dishes With a Sponge Has More Than One Concerning Side Effect Food & Wine Magazine01:48 25-Jun-26
Researchers find microplastics in hedgehogs—then trace them back to pet food Phys.org21:59 23-Jun-26
Cement production linked to elevated microplastic levels in boreholes Newswise (Press Release)14:19 23-Jun-26
What Tires Leave Behind Can Turn Into Toxic Fish Food ZME Science11:44 23-Jun-26
We found microplastics in hedgehogs – then we traced them back to pet food The Conversation (UK)11:39 23-Jun-26
Paphos microplastic pollution ‘requires immediate action’ Cyprus Mail07:13 23-Jun-26
Microplastics emerge as a key drinking water challenge as regulators grapple with definitions… WaterWorld01:00 23-Jun-26
San Antonio researchers find microplastics may act as carriers for harmful chemicals San Antonio Report17:16 21-Jun-26
Bay contains microplastics 10 times smaller than previously measured, new study finds Local News Matters17:02 21-Jun-26
Tiny Plastic Particles Could Strongly Harm Liver Health Knowridge Science Report00:56 21-Jun-26
Efficiency of a microplastic removal system from synthetic wastewater using a chemical process combined with simple… Nature.com07:54 20-Jun-26
Plastic Mulching’s Lasting Impact: How Microplastics Are Affecting Soil Health Behavioural and Social Sciences at Nature Research21:35 19-Jun-26
A New Study Found Microplastics in Pet Food From 16 Out of 19 Brands Tested ZME Science17:02 19-Jun-26
Microplastics found in 84% of pet food brands, study warns Pet Gazette16:12 19-Jun-26
Microplastics in over 75% of pet food, study finds BBC06:16 19-Jun-26
The startups working to tackle the problem of microplastics The Hustle20:50 18-Jun-26
As EPA Makes Historic Microplastics Decision, Multipure Answers: What Certifications Prove… PRWeb (Press Release)20:42 18-Jun-26
Scientists fear that microplastics may be helping bacteria outsmart antibiotics Chemistry World Magazine14:51 18-Jun-26
Revealed: The popular UK pet foods that contain the most microplastics - so, is your dog or cat … MailOnline11:56 18-Jun-26
Microplastics, PET packaging and the need for standardised science New Food08:30 18-Jun-26
Microplastics worsen liver damage under high-fat dietary conditions News-Medical.Net04:05 18-Jun-26
What Tires Leave Behind Can Become Toxic Fish Food Eos.org14:10 17-Jun-26
Microplastics found in over 75% of Pet Food Products for Dogs, Cats and Hedgehogs University of Sussex13:03 17-Jun-26
Should I worry about microplastics? KUOW Public Radio08:49 17-Jun-26
Microplastics are everywhere in Pennsylvania’s water – but the tide may be turning The Conversation (UK)13:44 16-Jun-26
What's the big deal about microplastics? WXXI News19:48 15-Jun-26
Follow-Up: Multi-State Coalition Expands Support for Microplastics Regulation, Urging USEPA to Include Microplastics in … JD Supra18:47 15-Jun-26
Tiny plastic particles in sewage can carry viruses and drug-resistant bacteria into the sea, new research warns Bangor University17:02 15-Jun-26
'Funny Stuff: How Comedy Shaped American History' WXXI News14:02 15-Jun-26
Trekking Tourism Leaves a Microplastic Footprint in a High Himalayan Lake Eos.org14:02 15-Jun-26
4 Kitchen Tools That May Be Adding Microplastics to Every Meal You Cook CNET13:39 15-Jun-26
The breakthrough tests that could map microplastics in your body The Independent12:47 15-Jun-26
Piece by piece Materials World11:05 15-Jun-26
New microplastics research examines River Thames BBC06:29 15-Jun-26

      
            
      
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Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, typically less than 5 millimetres in size, that result from the breakdown of larger plastic materials or are manufactured as small particles. They can be found in a number of different environments, including oceans, rivers, soil and even the air we breathe. They have become a growing environmental concern due to their persistence, potential harm to wildlife, and possible effects on human health.
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