A four-year study reveals how micro- and nanoplastics interact with human cells, animals, and exposed individuals, uncovering ...

They’re in the air that we breathe, the water that we drink, and the food that we eat. Small, super tiny pieces of plastic ...

Boston researchers found that bacteria exposed to microplastics became resistant to multiple types of common antibiotics ...

Microplastic pollution in the body could be fuelling bacteria and viruses’ ability to withstand the effects of antibiotics, ...

"The evidence from experimental studies suggests that microplastics have a detrimental effect on female reproductive health," ...

Set in 2042, new play The Robot Dog revolves around Janelle (Kristie Nguy), of Cantonese heritage, and her partner Harry (Ari Maza Long), a First Nations man. Janelle’s mother, Wing Lam (Jing-Xuan ...

Whether it’s in our seafood, the air we breathe, or even our own internal organs, microplastics have been a hot topic of ...

Current methods to recycle plastics often use expensive catalysts, harsh conditions and produce toxic byproducts. New process converts PET plastic into monomer building blocks, which can be recycled ...

Researchers were shocked to see that bacteria's antimicrobial resistance is strengthened when exposed to plastic particles and point to a potential outsized impact on refugees.

Microplastics provide an excellent bacterial breeding ground that may be contributing to the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, a new study says.

One of the best parts about camping is admiring nature and spotting wildlife. With that being said, it's important to treat ...

"This challenges the notion that microplastics are merely passive carriers of resistant bacteria and highlights their role as ...