The study, published in Science of The Total Environment, paired scanning electron microscopy with optical photothermal infrared spectroscopy (OPTIR). That combo let the team spot and identify plastic ...

This reminds me the romans and the lead water pipes. There are historical reasons to believe that lead poisoning was a factor on the collapse of the Roman Empire. Don’t know if it was so relevant, but ...

Bottled water may expose people to more nanoplastic particles than treated tap water, largely due to plastics shed from ...

When my editor assigned me the task of taste-testing bottled waters, my first thought was, "But how? They’re all practically the same." A few days later, I brought it up with my mom, and she ...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine advised residents living near the site of the toxic Feb. 3 train derailment on the outskirts of East Palestine to use bottled water out of an abundance of caution. "Out of an ...

Microplastics are a known threat to overall health — and eating and drinking from plastic containers, like water bottles, could be a great offender, researchers suggest. A new study published in the ...

A week after a peaceful protest by inmates objecting to conditions including the quality of drinking water, Minnesota corrections officials have changed course and are offering bottled water to ...

New research shows bottled water can contain more tiny plastic particles than tap water. Scientists explain why everyday ...

People living in the Lower Yakima Valley Groundwater Management Area may be eligible to receive free groundwater nitrate testing, bottled water, and installation of an in-home filtration system, if ...