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Scientists discover microplastics in live human lungs for first time

Scientists have discovered microplastics in live human lungs for the first time. Researchers from the University of Hull and Hull York Medical School also found microplastics in the deepest section of the lung, which was previously thought to be ...

06 Apr 2022 at 09:55

‘High levels’ of atmospheric microplastics found near busy trunk road

“High levels” of atmospheric microplastics have been found by scientists during a year-long study at a site close to a busy northern trunk road. Researchers from the University of Hull and Hull York Medical School took samples from the A63 in ...

25 Mar 2022 at 17:25

Microplastics found in UK waters at 100 times the level of six years ago

Microplastics pollution in the country’s coastline waters have been found at 100 times the level of six years ago, according to a new study. Samples for the research were gathered by the three rowing teams taking part in the 2,000-mile GB ...

28 Mar 2023 at 10:43

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What are microplastics and how are they affecting us? As study finds particles in operating theatres

Levels of microplastics in hospital operating theatres are almost three times higher than in our homes, research has found. The University of Hull study discovered an average of 5,000 microplastics per square metre when the ...

27 Jan 2023 at 13:48

High levels of microplastics found in operating theatres

High levels of microplastics have been found in operating theatres by researchers who highlighted the “astoundingly high” amounts of single-use plastic used in modern surgical procedures. A team from the University of Hull ...

27 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Microplastics used in packaging and paint discovered in human veins

Microplastics used in food packaging and paint have been found in human veins. A new study suggests microplastics can pass through blood vessels to vascular tissue but scientists said it was not clear yet what the ...

01 Feb 2023 at 19:00

Glitter and plastics found in stomachs of seabirds on Welsh Island

Manx shearwaters on Skomer Island in Wales are eating glitter and tiny pieces of plastic, scientists have found, raising fears that plastic ingestion is becoming widespread among this seabird species. A team of ...

05 Nov 2022 at 08:17

Microplastics found in dolphin breath – study

Microplastics have been found in dolphin breath, suggesting the animals could be exposed to the potentially harmful particles through inhalation. In a study researchers collected samples of exhaled air from ...

17 Oct 2024 at 09:58

Microplastics are contaminating people’s brains, blood and testicles, MP warns

Microplastics are contaminating people’s brains, blood and testicles, a Conservative MP has warned. Alberto Costa told the Commons that microplastics pollution is a “major problem to our environment and ...

29 Oct 2024 at 16:20

Urgent call for research into microplastic pollution from car tyres

Scientists have made an urgent call for research to establish the risks to health and the environment from particles produced by tyres which are the “leading contributor to microplastics”. A new study ...

14 Nov 2024 at 13:00

Prevalence of microplastics in soil increased 15 times in four years – study

The prevalence of microplastics in soil was more than 15 times its initial level after four years of sewage sludge application, a study has found amid concerns over exposure to humans through ...

14 Mar 2025 at 11:42

Sewage spills and sea winds may send microplastics into coastal cities – study

A combination of sewage overflows and coastal winds could be sending billions of airborne microplastic particles into the world’s coastal towns and cities, a new study suggests. Scientists ...

10 Jul 2025 at 09:14

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