In this Q&A interview, Samiksha Singh discusses her team’s latest research in microplastics research, which provided insight ...

The Rio dos Bugres, between Santos and São Vicente on São Paulo’s coast, was ranked as the world’s second most ...

University of Waterloo researchers have pinpointed for the first time how microplastics accumulate in coral reefs, a key step ...

This process affects the transport, aggregation, and potential bioavailability of microplastics in marine environments. For instance, species like Tetraselmis suecica release exopolymers that enhance ...

Coral reefs trap microplastics due to their mucus. Researchers confirmed that coral mucus acts as an adhesive.

Citizen scientists have the chance to join world-renowned microplastic experts on an expedition off the Atlantic coast.  ...

Happy reading! On February 7, Daniéle Sohier, the president of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, announced Eric Verdon as the 2025 recipient of the Harvey W. Wiley Award, the Association’s highest honor for ...

Australian scientists have developed new technology that is set to have a real impact in combating this widespread problem.

The average microplastic concentration in the water was 325 particles per litre at Devprayag, 822 particles per litre at ...

The machine cannot remove 100% of plastic debris, as the material breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces and never goes away. This makes microplastic debris the most difficult and remove from the ...

A study has found higher microplastic levels in preterm births, raising concerns about their role in pregnancy complications.