Experts at the Rice University have recently announced the completion of their latest water-purifying technology, which makes use of nanotechnology to destroy arsenic. The new, revolutionary and low-cost nanorust technique will begin its testing runs in Guanajuato, Mexico, later this year. If it works, it could provi... |
28 May 2009
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Scientists have only recently discovered an alga that is extremely potent, in that it has the natural ability to detoxify the deadly poison arsenic. The tiny organism, which is actually a simple unicellular alga known as Cyanidioschyzon, can metabolize the chemical in places where the latter occurs naturally, such as... |
10 March 2009
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One of China's most famous hot spring lakes is now critically endangered by arsenic poison. Local authorities have recently discovered the contamination and have placed an offer for the disinfection of the lake both nationally and internationally. The water reserves of a nearby town are severely affected and no ... |
23 October 2008
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A post on the Greenpeace blog, signed representative tomD, reveals that Greenpeace is mighty proud of Apple's new iPod line. Apple made more efforts this year to remove all of the Arsenic, Mercury and PVC out of the materials an iPod is comprised of, but Greenpeace feels it's high time Macs got a little gre... |
11 September 2008
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Recent reports are revealing that Apple is steadily securing a better position within the Greenpeace Guide with the passing of each year. Jumping from 2.5/10 to 6.7/10 in less than two years is quite a feat, but the Cupertino-based corporation still has to shake off the remaining PVC and BFRs in its line of Macs.As ... |
31 March 2008
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Napoleon ruled Europe at his will for 20 years, until his ultimate defeat in the battle of Waterloo, in 1815. Imprisoned, he was exiled by the British in St. Helena, one of the most isolated islands in the world, in Southern Atlantic Ocean. He mysteriously died there on May 5, 1821. Arsenic poisoning has been for lon... |
13 February 2008
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It may not be the choice food when going to a date (and not only), but beyond the scent, garlic is a panacea. It is rich in manganese, phosphorous, selenium, calcium, potassium, iron and copper, and also in vitamins B1, B6 and C. Garlic contains sugar, and this is more evident in cooked garlic. Garlic has heart prote... |
16 January 2008
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This is the symbol of death. Since Middle Ages, arsenic and its compounds are known as especially powerful toxins. In large doses, arsenic impairs ATP production and the citric acid cycle, thus inhibiting cell respiration while increased hydrogen peroxide rises the oxidative stress. Arsenic poisoning is induces by mu... |
10 April 2007
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