Virginia teenager Mia Heller’s filtration system harnesses the power of ferrofluid, a magnetic oil that binds to microplastics in flowing water ...

Researchers have developed a new optical sensor that provides a simple way to achieve real-time detection of extremely low levels of arsenic in water. Researchers have developed a new optical sensor ...

We all know that staying hydrated is essential for our health, but what if the water we drink contains tiny pieces of plastic? Recent studies have revealed that microplastics are present in drinking ...

While an increasing number of people are becoming concerned about microplastic pollution in their drinking water, it's one of those things that the average person can't check for themselves. That ...

Most microplastics found in bottled and tap water samples were smaller than 20 microns (μm), according to researchers who are urging the European Union to update its recommended detection limit to ...

In today’s world, everything is a source of potential health concern — even water. Here’s what you need to know about minimizing microplastic ingestion via drinking water. A liter of bottled water ...

A growing body of research suggests microplastics are a major health risk and widespread in our drinking water. The EPA can and must address this. A growing body of research suggests microplastics are ...

Trace liquid analysis is crucial in fields such as biomedical diagnosis, environmental monitoring, and chemical process control. Traditional detection technologies often face bottlenecks including ...

Microplastics are exactly what they sound like: tiny pieces of plastic that persist in the environment. Many are smaller than a sesame seed; some are far smaller than the width of a human hair. What ...