Grand Canyon Contamination: Uranium Mine Dumped Millions of Gallons of Toxic Water; Drinking Water in Thousands of Homes Could Be Dangerously Contaminated

Medicine & Technology Jun 26, 2024

Elevated levels of uranium, lead, and arsenic could mean that drinking water consumed by thousands could be dangerously contaminated. Read to learn more.

Color Degradation in Historical Paintings: Scientists Uncover Truth About Renaissance-Type Pigments

Jul 08, 2023

Light exposure was previously considered as the major reason behind the color degradation of historical paintings, but a new study reveals that humidity is the real culprit. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Arsenic, Uranium Concentrations in US Water Systems Were Found Prevalent Among American Indian, Hispanic Communities

Dec 15, 2022

Metal concentrations were found prevalent in US counties among American Indian, Hispanic, and Alaskan native communities. Know more about this news here. Read now!

Gold Mysteriously Concentrates Around Arsenic, and Scientists Finally Understand Why

Jul 06, 2021

One of the persisting mysteries surrounding the valuable metal is why is it always found around arsenic, as the case with most gold deposits - and a new study could finally explain why.

New Study Reveals Best Way of Cooking Rice To Remove Arsenic

Nov 03, 2020

A new study reveals a new way of cooking rice that can remove 50% of arsenic in brown rice and 70% in white rice.

Rice Contributes to Prolonged Low-Level Arsenic Exposure Leading to Increased Global Premature Deaths, Study

Aug 05, 2020

Arsenic is a well-known acute poison that can cause serious health problems like cancer and cardiovascular diseases. A new study claims that prolonged exposure to arsenic in rice-based diets increases the global mortality of premature deaths every year.

The Immunity of the Chinese Brake Fern to Toxic Arsenic

Jun 05, 2019

Key proteins keep the heavy metal from wreaking havoc on the way to its cellular jail cell.

Baby Rice-Based Products Have An Illegal Chemical That Can Affect Children’s IQ

May 06, 2017

Alarming findings showed that there is an illegal chemical called arsenic that is present in baby rice-based products. Parents should be cautious about it.

Rice Plants Can Be Saved From Rice Blast And Arsenic Through New Found Microbes

Feb 21, 2017

New study has found out that rice plants can be saved from 'Rice Blast' and Arsenic-infected water and soil through new found microbes that will boost its defense naturtally.

Gluten Free Foods Can Increase Risk Of Toxic Metal Exposures

Feb 20, 2017

Almost one-quarter of all Americans consume gluten-free diets, according to the report in 2015. Scientists found that consumption of gluten-free diet can increase the risk of cancer, heart disease, and neurological illness.