Oceans absorb about a quarter of the carbon dioxide released by human activity every year, slowing the pace of global warming ...

Microplastics could be disrupting how oceans absorb and store carbon, potentially undermining a natural buffer that helps ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Research has detected microplastics in a range of vital body parts, including the heart and brain. Now, ...

A new study reveals that microplastics are impairing the oceans' ability to absorb carbon dioxide, a process scientists find ...

Microplastics are damaging oceans' ability to absorb CO2, disrupting the natural process of 'biological carbon pumping.' This ...

Research shows microplastics interfere with ocean carbon cycles, posing risks to climate and ecosystems. Urgent global action ...

Understanding the environmental impact of nanoplastics is complex and requires the development of robust and standardised ...

A new Rochester-based research center will study the lifecycle of microplastics, including its origin as plastic waste, distribution, and movement in the Great Lakes freshwater ecosystem. The research ...

In August, experts from across sectors gathered at the National Academies to discuss the environmental and health impacts of microplastics. The meeting, hosted by the Environmental Health Matters ...

Researchers found microplastics in every testicle studied, underscoring concerns about environmental hazards on reproductive health Getty Microplastics were found in every human testicle examined for ...