Chemicals
Some brominated flame retardants persist and bioaccumulate in the environment, potentially having toxic effects on organisms
New UMD-led research highlights the need for better regulation and pollution management strategies
Lean tools are engineering evaluation techniques that can be integrated into chemical process development labs in order to reduce different types of waste
Sponges made from wood can selectively absorb oil, and then can be squeezed out and used again
Some labs use hazardous organic chemicals—reagents with noxious and/or dangerous fumes that can have a detrimental impact on analysts.
An urban atmosphere is corrosive to outdoor bronze statues, with sulfur oxides and acid rain causing the formation of the copper sulfates, brochantite, and antlerite
DEET, thought to be the most effective insect repellent available, may not be an insect repellent at all.
While the health benefits of vegetables are well-established, many of the mechanisms behind them remain unknown
A team of scientists from the University of Portsmouth has developed new scientific tests to better understand the effects of pollution on wildlife behavior
Scientists have identified 22 key research questions surrounding the risks associated with chemicals in the environment in Europe
The components of the immune system that trigger allergic reactions may also help protect the skin against cancer, suggest new findings
Why do individuals respond differently to the same environment?
