At least 69 people, including 25 Malians, have died after a boat bound for Spain from West Africa capsized off Morocco, Mali's authorities have confirmed. The "makeshift boat" was carrying about ...

Advancements in glass molding and adhesive technology, coupled with the ingenious and dedicated work from marine designers, has sparked a transformation in boat windshields and windows, particularly ...

Black plastic used in kitchen utensils can contain trace chemicals from electronic waste, and single use containers can be especially difficult to recycle. Plastic is being increasingly ...

The study revealed that mucus-producing intestinal cells absorbed the highest amount of these plastic particles from tea bags. This was a significant finding because these cells play a protective role ...

A recent study that recommended toxic chemicals in black plastic products be immediately thrown away included a math error that significantly overstated the risks of ...

It's a disturbing thought: At this very moment, tiny crumbs of plastic are trickling through our bodies, a parade of unwelcome houseguests ready to take up residence in some tissue or organ.

An alarming study that had Americans tossing out their black plastic kitchen utensils, toys and to-go packages earlier this month overstated the concern, the researchers admit. But they still say ...

Modern society has has a big problem when it comes to plastic -- and it's contributing heavily to pollution and climate change. Globally, 400 million metric tons of plastic are produced each year ...

MUMBAI, Dec 18 (Reuters) - At least 13 people died when an Indian naval boat collided with a passenger ferry with more than 100 passengers which then capsized off the coast of financial capital ...

We don’t often think of our clothing as plastic, but much of it is. Polyester, nylon, acrylic and other synthetic fibers are commonplace in the blended fabrics we wear every day. As a result, textiles ...