Short‑chain and medium‑chain chlorinated paraffins, common in plastics and metal‑working fluids, have become a hot topic because they stick around in the environment, travel far, and can build up in living things. Long‑chain variants are less studied but may also be a threat. In China’s Guiyu, a tow
This study looked at how rocks under farmland can put harmful metals into soil and rice. Three common rock types were studied: phosphorite, black shale, and basalt. The researchers measured the amounts of lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, zinc, chromium, nickel and copper in the soil and in rice grai
Scientists have found that bananas grown close to the Doce River estuary in Brazil could be risky for children under six. The danger comes from metals left over after a 2015 dam collapse that released mining waste into the area. Researchers from Brazil and Spain tested bananas, cassava, and cocoa pu
Invisibility has always been a fascinating idea, from ancient myths to modern sci-fi. But is it possible in real life? Scientists are working on it, using clever tricks with waves. They've found that by manipulating light, sound, or even earthquake waves, they can make things seem to vanish. This i
After the 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires, cleaning up the mess left behind has been a mess in itself. Different experts have been giving different advice. First, the federal government suddenly stopped following California's old rules for testing soil after fires. Then, California thought about doin
Chocolate fans across the U. S. are facing a sweet dilemma. A well-known chocolate company, Spring & Mulberry, has issued a broader recall for some of its date-sweetened chocolates. The reason? Possible Salmonella contamination. This news comes after routine tests by a third-party lab found traces o
Joseph Corozzo Jr. , a lawyer with a long history of defending mob-related cases, is now fighting to stay on the team representing boxer Goran Gogic, who is accused of drug trafficking. The government has been trying to remove Corozzo from the case, claiming he is under investigation for jury tamper
Skin cancer is a big deal. It is the most common type of cancer in the U. S. But here's some good news: a simple vitamin might help fight it. Researchers looked at over 33, 800 U. S. veterans who had skin cancer. They found that those who took a vitamin B3 supplement, called nicotinamide, had fewer
In Kosovo, a recent election has taken a dramatic turn. Over 100 individuals have been held for allegedly meddling with votes. This scandal has led to a full vote recount, which might postpone the formation of a new government. The investigation suggests that the accused switched votes among candid
Inside our bodies, there's a small but mighty player called IDO1. Think of it as a director for our immune cells. But when we take too much acetaminophen, a common pain reliever, IDO1 goes into overdrive. This can cause problems in our liver. IDO1 doesn't work alone. It sends messages to immune cel
