For years, studies have suggested that plastic particles have been detected in the human body...

Studies detecting microplastics throughout human bodies have made for alarming reading in recent years. But last week, the Guardian’s environment...

Joe Yates, Prof Philip J Landrigan, Prof Jennifer Kirwan and Prof Jamie Davies respond to an article on doubts raised about studies on microplastics...

It is true that science is self-correcting. Over the long term this means that we can generally trust its results – but up close, correction can be...

It is true that science is self-correcting. Over the long term this means that we can generally trust its results – but up close, correction can be...

Heart – Dreamstime stock photo For years, scientists have been working to unravel the mystery of patients with failing kidneys dying from...

Plastic pollution could double its harm to human health in the coming decades if current production trends continue, according to a new study that...

A new study shows casualties among Russian and Ukrainian forces have exceeded 1.8 million killed, wounded, or missing in nearly four years of war. The...

A new study shows casualties among Russian and Ukrainian forces have exceeded 1.8 million killed, wounded, or missing in nearly four years of war. The...

New research raises doubts about claims of microplastics in the human brain, highlighting contamination risks, testing limits, and why results may...