Wildfire smoke, even from fires far away, carries potentially harmful gases that, once inside, tend to stick around. An air quality specialist offers an easy, cheap, effective way to deal with it.
The scent emitted from your hands could offer clues about who you are.
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Manufacturers don’t usually have to disclose what’s in products like shampoo and household cleaners, but a new study finds that these products can contain hazardous ingredients.
Several cars that contained hazardous chemicals burned after the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment.
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The slow release of information about the chemical spill and results of air and water tests have left many questions about the risks and long-term impact.
In what form do you eat your annual share of the approximately 5 million tons of cocoa produced worldwide?
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There’s a lot of interesting science behind the fermenting, roasting, grinding and melting that turns chocolate into the bars, bonbons and baked goods you know and love.
With many CIPP repairs, this isn’t just steam.
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A wave of infrastructure projects is coming as federal funds pour in. Cities and everyone in them needs to know the risks from the cheapest, most popular repair method and how to avoid harm.
Noxious smells and blowing ash initially made the homes unlivable. But even after their homes were cleaned, some residents still reported health effects months later.
Pinpointing the chemical compounds that make a fruit tasty to consumers can help producers breed for even more flavorful crops.
Researchers at Florida International University successfully trained One Betta, a Dutch Shepard, and three other dogs to detect COVID-19 on face masks. The dogs got it right 96% to 99% of the time.
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Dogs have such sensitive noses that they can be trained to detect the odors of crop pests, endangered species, illegal drugs – and diseases like COVID-19.
Heat-damaged plastic pipes can continue to leach chemicals into water over time.
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A new study shows how toxic chemicals like benzene are leaching into water systems after nearby fires. The pipes don’t have to burn – they just have to heat up.
The chemicals in nail products put nail salon workers at risk for cancer and other illnesses.
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The technician who gave you that shiny manicure may be inhaling dangerous levels of toxic chemicals on the job.
A recent study estimates that high temperatures and drought will lead to drastic losses for all major food crops, including maize and wheat.
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New research is spotlighting personal care products, such as shampoos and skin lotions, as a significant source of chemicals that contribute to urban air pollution.
Professor of Civil, Environmental & Ecological Engineering, Director of the Healthy Plumbing Consortium and Center for Plumbing Safety, Purdue University
Director, Children’s Health and Environment Program and World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Children’s Health and Environment, The University of Queensland