New research, utilizing advanced imaging techniques, has revealed that people may be ingesting tens of thousands of microplastic particles every year. On average, individuals consume between 39,000 ...

The science is unsettled, but researchers say there is cause for concern. Tiny plastic particles like these—called microplastics—are added to some exfoliating skincare gels and can get into the ...

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When you're preparing your meals in the kitchen, you are probably focused on using the right spices and seasonings. But did you know microplastics are also leaking into your food? microplastics are ...

A new review reveals how plant- and microbe-derived nanoparticles can power next-gen water disinfection, delivering cleaner, safer water without the environmental cost of traditional treatments. A ...

New experiments show young rocky planets can generate water naturally when molten surfaces react with hydrogen in their early atmospheres.

Microplastics are a known threat to overall health — and eating and drinking from plastic containers, like water bottles, could be a great offender, researchers suggest. A new study published in the ...

Servers in a data center in 2015. The data-center economy is booming in California, and Gov. Gavin Newsom doesn’t want to slow it down. The governor vetoed a bill on Saturday that would have provided ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The quality of Iowa’s water is a top environmental concern in Iowa, and for many Iowans, there can be a ...

Most Americans get their drinking water from publicly owned utilities, but the share relying on private providers is growing substantially. Smaller localities are selling because of their own budget ...

A soak pit is a porous underground chamber that allows water to slowly seep into the surrounding soil. The mission is scheduled to be launched on November 3 and 4, an official said. "The district ...