Industry scientists were aware of the potential risks of microplastics as early as the 1970s, an investigation reveals.

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The Department of Energy’s Dario Gil took part in a daylong visit that emphasized UW–Madison’s strengths across a number of ...

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A new study found that when microplastics contact water, their surfaces can become chemically reactive. This could be how they get us sick.

Scientists have long explored the idea of using insects as our agents in the field in places where humans won't fit or ...

India, Oct. 18 -- Plastics are supposed to be chemically inert. It's the reason they're used so frequently to package food, ...

Many scientists have argued that microplastics pose a real, if often subtle, threat to human health. A study out this week ...