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Environmental pollutants appear to weaken the immune system, reduce vaccine efficacy, and increase pathogen virulence

While new cases of most types of cancer are declining, those of melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer—continue to climb

Researchers report that they have fabricated an inexpensive, easy-to-produce film that makes objects completely invisible to infrared detectors

A material often used as a filter could be transferring heavy metals such as arsenic to beer and wine

Because rubber is so resilient, scrap tires persist in the environment for a long time

Researchers have created an "unclonable" tag that can never be replicated, even by the manufacturer

Researchers have developed a medium-term, reversible male contraceptive

A more environmentally friendly way to remove bitter phenolic compounds from olives has been discovered

Research could help clarify why methylmercury concentrations in tuna vary geographically

Chemists discuss ongoing efforts to improve academic lab safety

Some brominated flame retardants persist and bioaccumulate in the environment, potentially having toxic effects on organisms

A self-powered bandage has been developed that generates an electric field over an injury

A report describes a way to prepare large quantities of stevia using yeast

Aging often improves the flavor of wine, but sometimes the beverage emerges from storage with an unpleasant smell