Human health risks from direct consumption of toxic nanoplastics are already scary, but researchers have confirmed that nanoplastics in water give rise to an additional threat: They strengthen ...

New research shows that nanoplastics in water can strengthen bacteria, raising concerns about drinking water safety.

In Guatemala’s Western Highlands, researchers found that the drinking water people trust most may actually be the riskiest.

Tiny plastic particles may be quietly reshaping microbial life in drinking water systems. Nanoplastics already raise fears because people can ingest them directly. Now scientists say these tiny partic ...

Researchers discovered that refillable jugs and everyday dispensers can contaminate drinking water, and only a small fraction of bottled samples met WHO safety guidelines. Stacey Leasca is an ...

Human health risks from direct consumption of toxic nanoplastics are already scary, but researchers have confirmed that ...

A cutting-edge test can now identify the source of feces faster and more accurately than previous methods. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience.

One of the most dangerous microorganisms on Earth, Naegleria fowleri has a well-earned nickname as the "brain-eating amoeba," because of the almost 100% fatal infection it causes. And it's now been ...

Fortunately, most drinking water is safe to drink. Here are a few contaminants to look out for, along with tips to test for and treat them. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing ...

Access to clean water is a right we take for granted, yet drinking water contamination notices are no longer a rarity in the UK ...