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Scientists analyzed popular beverages and uncovered a surprising pattern of microplastic contamination across everyday drinks. A study by the University of Birmingham in the UK found microplastics in ...

Scientists have revealed which countries have the highest consumption of microplastics through our food and through the air. So how does the U.S. compare? Microplastics refer to any plastics smaller ...

The widespread presence of microplastics in the environment is a consequence of improper plastic waste management and the continuous rise in global plastic production, which increased from 1.3 million ...

A recent study published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety compares the presence of microplastics detected in urine samples from healthy individuals and those with endometriosis.