Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Science Friday’s producer, Kathleen Davis, wanted to know how microplastics affect pregnancy after a 2024 study found microplastics in 62 human placentas.
The field of microplastics research is very new, and it’s not clear yet if, or how, these tiny particles affect our health. Kathleen spoke with ten experts at the forefront of this research to find out more.
Listen to Kathleen today on your local public radio station from 2–4pm ET!
Or read her article “How do you figure out if microplastics are affecting pregnancy?” right now at ScienceFriday.com/plastics.
Science Friday’s producer, Kathleen Davis, wanted to know how microplastics affect pregnancy after a 2024 study found microplastics in 62 human placentas.
The field of microplastics research is very new, and it’s not clear yet if, or how, these tiny particles affect our health. Kathleen spoke with ten experts at the forefront of this research to find out more.
Listen to Kathleen today on your local public radio station from 2–4pm ET!
Or read her article “How do you figure out if microplastics are affecting pregnancy?” right now at ScienceFriday.com/plastics.
