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- Barrels of toxic DDT discovered off the coast of California Fri, 16 Apr 21, 2:30amDavid Valentine, a marine scientist at the University of California, has discovered barrels of DDT on the ocean floor just 10 miles off the coast of Southern California...
- Harmful algal blooms release "Very Fast Death Factor" into air Tue, 13 Apr 21, 3:30amA new study published in the journal Lake and Reservoir Management has found that a dangerous toxin known as anatoxin-a (ATX) could be airborne around bodies of water with algal blooms...
- One plastic teabag can release billions of microplastics into your cup Tue, 1 Oct 19, 3:30amThe next time you are craving tea, choose the paper teabag or loose-leaf tea in a reusable infuser — just steer clear of the plastic teabag. Why? A recent McGill University study found that just one plastic teabag can leach...
- Antibacterial Soap Ingredient Triclosan Shown to Cause Liver Cancer in Mice Sat, 29 Nov 14, 5:30am"Antibacterial" has become a trusted catchword in recent years, synonymous with cleanliness and immaculate hygiene—but studies are showing that these products are doing more harm than good...
- Scientists Develop an Electronic Nose That Can Detect Dangerous Airborne Chemicals Sat, 25 Aug 12, 2:25amThe human nose is an exquisitely sensitive organ, capable of recognizing over 10,000 different smells. Yet, when toxins are in the air, it may be best to leave the sniffing to a device that can’t suffer damage from...