Tag: microplastics

Microplastics are everywhere, but their full impact remains uncertain. New research, nevertheless, highlights their potential to disrupt photosynthesis and reduce food production...

Microplastics, the tiny synthetic particles now found in our air, food, and water, may be silently harming human health, researchers at the...

Micro plastics are now being detected in places previously thought unreachable, including human brain tissue. A new study, the first of its...

A recent study conducted by Toxics Link has unveiled a disturbing reality: all Indian salt and sugar brands, both packaged and unpackaged,...

Microplastics are now ubiquitous, with tiny fragments found in several major organs, including the placenta. Understanding the risks they pose to our...

A new study from China reports the presence of microplastics in blood clots removed from arteries and veins, suggesting a potential link to vascular health issues. Learn more about the study's findings and implications

Have you ever stopped to consider the implications of sipping water from plastic bottles? Despite their convenience, these ubiquitous vessels conceal a...

Discover the hidden peril within bottled water as nanoplastics emerge as a widespread threat in our everyday consumption.

A groundbreaking study reveals how plastic additives affect mating behaviour and sperm count in crustaceans, raising concerns about the broader impact on aquatic ecosystems. Explore the potential ecological consequences of our plastic addiction and the urgent need for awareness and action.

All aquatic species inhabiting river mouths flowing into the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean are contaminated with microplastics, according to a recent study. The study, in which the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) plays a key role, exposes the severity of pollution in estuaries and coastal regions, particularly affecting molluscs.