Childhood Cancer High Incidence around the World’s Largest Oil Field
Iraqi children are exposed to toxic fumes from the country’s major oil fields. It looks like some oil producers are not following flaring laws. People pay for it with their….
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Ivory from Government Warehouses Is Leaking onto the Black Market, Experts Suggest
Ivory from the tusks of elephants killed several decades ago appears on the illegal market. This was announced by scientists who conducted DNA analysis. According to the BBC website, it….
The Planet Lost Two-thirds of Wildlife in a Half Century
The number of wild animals on the planet has decreased by two-thirds in the last 50 years. According to a report by the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), the trend….
Scientists Find a Way to Break Down Some “Forever Chemicals” Easily
PFAS are used by industry in many sectors mainly for their water-repellent and grease-resistant properties. However, the forever chemicals have become a major societal problem due to their harmful effects…..
Particles from Polluted Air Penetrate the Unborn Babie’s Brains
Polluted air strongly affects the health of people living in this environment. Particles from fossil fuels are the most serious. Toxic nanoparticles from air pollution penetrate the lungs, liver, and….
The Dinosaur Extinction: After the Asteroid, a Global Tsunami Came
About 66 million years ago, the Earth was hit by an asteroid that landed on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. This impact had disastrous consequences – it caused the mass extinction of….
Coffee Contributes to Longevity, a New Study Says
Good news for coffee lovers. According to a new study, whether it is ground, instant, or decaffeinated coffee, all of them contribute to longevity because they have beneficial effects on….
Predators Are Returning to Europe Thanks to Human Action
Some predators – wolves, brown bears, and sea eagles – are returning to Europe. These animals used to be a common species in Europe, but due to human activities, they….
Mayan Cities Were Full of Toxic Mercury
Archaeologists speculate what could have caused the content of a large amount of mercury; to this day, this toxic substance is in the water and the soil in an increased….
Frequent Nightmares in Midlife Can Be a Presage of Dementia
According to the latest studies, people with frequent nightmares are up to four times more likely to develop dementia. If the research findings are confirmed, they could lead to new….