The study found a potential link between growth problems among infants and high levels of toxic metals and other elements in ...

Dust and groundwater contaminated with heavy metals and radioactive chemicals pose a health threat that the authorities have ...

In addition to using real-world nanoplastics, Mitra chose the concentrations of heavy metals to mimic real-world conditions. The levels were close to concentrations found in waterways, he says.

"Cutting edge" research by a team at Queen's University Belfast (QUB) has found toxic heavy metals stored in peatlands across ...

Bee buzzing changes with heat and pollution, affecting pollination, communication, and plant reproduction globally.

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Both ‘heavy metals’ and misinformation are widespread pollutants. Unfortunately, cleaning up the information environment has proved perhaps more difficult than cleaning up the actual environment.

China dominates rare earth metal production, granting its government significant global trade control. This dominance has ...

A new study found that tea leaves can naturally filter lead and other toxic contaminants from water.

Elevated concentrations of heavy metals have been detected at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve by scientists from San Jose State University’s Moss Landing Marine Laboratories following a recent fire ...

Up to 17% of cropland worldwide is contaminated with at least one type of toxic heavy metal, posing health risks to up to 1.4 billion people, scientists warned.