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For years, bottled water has been marketed as the cleaner, safer alternative to whatever comes out of the kitchen faucet. Now the scientist behind one of the most detailed tests of plastic ...

Some brands of bottled water contain significantly higher levels of microplastics than tap water, according to new research by scientists who have developed a novel method for detecting these tiny ...

Research suggests that heat and sunlight can make single-use plastic less stable.

That sealed water bottle might not be as sealed as you think, and one nurse inspects every cap before sipping.

Growing mistrust of tap water has helped turn bottled water into a global staple, even in countries where public supplies are among the most rigorously tested. Marketing has positioned bottled water ...