What microplastics might be doing to our intestines
Plastics are among the most ubiquitous manmade materials—we wear them, build with them, play with them, ship goods in them, and then we throw them into the waste stream. Ultimately, they can break down into tiny particles that get into our food sup.....»»
Microplastics could make other pollutants more harmful
Microplastics—small plastic pieces less than five millimeters in length—are becoming a ubiquitous ecological contaminant. Studies suggest that on their own, these tiny bits are potentially harmful, and it's unclear what effect they could have on.....»»
Magnetic material mops up microplastics in water
Researchers at RMIT University have found an innovative way to rapidly remove hazardous microplastics from water using magnets......»»
Silkworms Spin a Potential Microplastics Substitute
“Intentionally added microplastics” in pesticides and cosmetics could be made from silk instead.....»»
Where humans live, microplastics end up in rivers, new research finds
A paper published in Environmental Pollution, authored by Saint Louis University (SLU) scientists, shows that human proximity is the best indicator of microplastics being found in the Meramec River in Missouri......»»
Scientists find microplastics in Monterey Bay water, anchovies, and seabirds
A study of microplastic pollution in Monterey Bay has found widespread occurrence of microplastics in the seawater and in the digestive tracts of anchovies and common murres, diving seabirds that feed on anchovies......»»
Biodegradable microplastics in soils cause carbon dioxide emissions to rise
Biodegradable microplastic particles in soils can lead to an increased rise in CO2 emissions to the Earth's atmosphere. This is shown by an interdisciplinary study published in Applied Soil Ecology by the Collaborative Research Centre 1357 "Microplas.....»»
Egg whites can be transformed into a material capable of filtering microplastics from seawater
Researchers at Princeton Engineering have found a way to turn your breakfast food into a new material that can cheaply remove salt and microplastics from seawater......»»
Microplastics threaten ecosystems of Dhaka rivers
Tiny plastic particles have been found in abundance in the surface water and underlying sediments of several lakes and peripheral rivers of Dhaka, according to a new study which researchers say sheds light on the environmental risks of microplastic p.....»»
Viruses can "hitchhike" on microplastics, study finds
Microplastics are not just tiny particles that can be ingested, they can also carry viruses, a University of Queensland study has revealed......»»
A lasting impact: Microplastics settling into soil
Whether we like it or not, plastic is a major part of our lives. The production and use of plastics has been found to create a problem because "microplastics" are accumulating in our soils......»»
Teflon coating study raises hot questions about microplastics in cooking
Ever noticed how your non-stick cookware wears thin over time?.....»»
The Israeli coastline is contaminated with more than two tons of microplastics
A new Tel Aviv University study conducted in collaboration with the Mediterranean Sea Research Center of Israel examined the level of microplastic pollution along Israel's coastline. The researchers collected sand samples from six beaches, from Haifa.....»»
The Oldest 3-D Heart from Our Vertebrate Ancestors Has Been Discovered
Fish fossils from Western Australia preserve the oldest 3-D hearts, livers, stomachs and intestines in a jawed vertebrate.....»»
Microplastics are in our fertilizers and soils, yet we know next to nothing about their environmental and health impacts
Gazprom's decision to turn off the taps of Nord Stream 1 this month has rocked Europe's industrial and manufacturing sector, with fertilizer producers first in line......»»
Microplastics are common in homes across 29 countries: New research shows who"s most at risk
The evidence is clear: microplastics have contaminated every corner of the globe. We can't escape exposure to these tiny bits of plastic (less than 5mm across) in the environment, which includes the homes where people spend most of their time......»»
Investigation into plastic pollution moves inland
New research highlights the increasing threat of microplastics to global farming and food production......»»
Microplastics seep into our water and our bodies. These products may help
Microplastics are ubiquitous in our environment, but experts say we can take steps to reduce our exposure. The microplastics crisis is far worse than we first thought.Read Full Story.....»»
Final destination deep sea: Microplastics" impact on ocean floor even greater than assumed
Senckenberg researchers Serena Abel and Angelika Brandt, together with colleagues from the Alfred Wegener Institute—Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) and Goethe University in Frankfurt, have investigated microplastic pollution in.....»»
"They"re everywhere": microplastics in oceans, air and human body
From ocean depths to mountain peaks, humans have littered the planet with tiny shards of plastic. We have even absorbed these microplastics into our bodies—with uncertain implications......»»
Viruses Extend Their Lives by Hitching a Ride On Microplastics
The combination of microplastics and hitchhiking viruses creates an unfortunate new public health risk. The post Viruses Extend Their Lives by Hitching a Ride On Microplastics appeared first on ExtremeTech......»»