Sponge-Like Material Can Absorb Toxic Chemicals From the Air
The new material can capture small quantities of benzene, a harmful pollutant, from the air while using less energy than previous materials A new material…
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New Flame Retardants Present Serious Risks – Toxic Chemicals in Electronics, Car Seats
Replacement flame retardants present serious risks, caution scientists. New flame retardants escaping from our TVs, other electrical and electronic products, and children’s car seats are…
Airborne Insecticide Emission From Pneumatic Drilling Machines Linked to Honeybee Death
A new study links the death of honeybees to the technology used for planting corn that has been coated with insecticides. While the insecticides themselves…
Controversial Proposal Wants Sugar to be Regulated as a Toxic Substance
A new, controversial proposal would try to regulate sugar as a toxic substance, since it’s calorie-rich and naturally enables obesity. Researchers consider it close to…
