University researchers have developed a small, portable device that can accurately measure microplastics in water samples ...

"This new technique allows quick, cheap detection of these plastics." Scientists create affordable device to test for ...

"Everywhere we look, we have found plastics. From remote locations across the globe to the inside our own bodies," Joel ...

The first results of the pioneering scientific research project launched earlier this year have catalogued microplastic ...

Did you know that tap water can have contaminants such as lead, arsenic, chlorine, pesticides and even particles from malfunctioning wastewater treatment, despite the Safe Drinking Water Act?

Scientists clashed with government officials over the true toxicity of the air in the Tijuana River Valley. The public is left to decide what’s real.

A new study has detected microplastics in human brain tissue, marking the first time these plastic particles have been ...

Research demonstrates that spring pollen acts as an ice nucleus, increasing cloud ice and precipitation even at sub-zero ...

In fact, by detecting muons you can get an idea of the shape of underground structures, known as muon tomography.

If you’ve ever looked up at a mostly blue sky and seen straight white lines criss-crossing the horizon, or watched a plane ...

Pollen not only plays a role in allergies, but also influences the local weather. Especially in spring, when large amounts are released, it contributes to the formation of ice in clouds, which can ...

Bose glass can retain quantum information for long periods, signaling potential advancements in quantum computing and ...