Microplastics which have been used in leave-on cosmetic and personal care products are being overlooked by research and regulators, according to new critical review conducted by scientists at the ...

A new study indicates that minuscule pieces of plastic — particularly ones of various colors — are contributing to heating ...

The tiny fragments might be heating our planet up further, according to research.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters ...

The human body is made up of 70% water, but how much is made up of plastic? According to a 2019 World Wildlife Foundation study from Australia, it is estimated that an average person could consume ...