Scientists were shocked to discover that microplastics don’t just pollute the environment, they may also be fueling the rise ...

Boston University researchers discovered that microplastics bolster bacteria's antibiotic resistance. The tiny plastic fragments, omnipresent on Earth, facilitate bacterial biofilm creation, thwarting ...

Litter near the Charles River. For 10 to 15 days, Nelia Gross, a PhD candidate studying materials science and engineering, ...