Watch: 5 Chemicals Found in Nearly Everything We Eat

Watch: 5 Chemicals Found in Nearly Everything We Eat

There's more to that divine bacon flavor than meets the eye

Watch: Introducing 5 of the World's Most Dangerous Chemicals

Watch: Introducing 5 of the World's Most Dangerous Chemicals

Some chemicals can kill in concentrations of just one millionth of a gram, others smell so bad they can make you faint

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 13th, 2014
Toxic Flame Retardants Found in the Bodies of People in California, US

Toxic Flame Retardants Found in the Bodies of People in California, US

Of the chemicals found in California residents, one has never before been detected in people living in this country

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 10th, 2014
Detergent Pods Poisoned over 17,000 Kids in the US from 2012 Through 2013

Detergent Pods Poisoned over 17,000 Kids in the US from 2012 Through 2013

Researchers find detergent pods are a threat to children, say families with kids should opt for traditional detergent

Food Packaging Threatens Human Health, Researchers Warn

Food Packaging Threatens Human Health, Researchers Warn

This is because chemicals contained in packaging can leach into the food people eat

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 10th, 2014
Offshore Frackers Must Report Chemicals Dumped in the Pacific, EPA Rules

Offshore Frackers Must Report Chemicals Dumped in the Pacific, EPA Rules

The reporting requirement will come into effect on March 1, 2014

  • Oddiverse
  • By Alexandra Botezatu
  • December 27th, 2013
European Union Cinnamon Ban Threatens Danish Traditional Pastries

European Union Cinnamon Ban Threatens Danish Traditional Pastries

Denmark's most beloved pastries may become extinct due to new EU regulations

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 14th, 2013
Harmful Chemicals in the Fish We Eat Also Come from Plastics

Harmful Chemicals in the Fish We Eat Also Come from Plastics

Study shows how plastic debris can contaminate marine wildlife

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 20th, 2013
Chemicals in Food Packaging Make Kids Put On Weight, Evidence Suggests

Chemicals in Food Packaging Make Kids Put On Weight, Evidence Suggests

These chemicals appear to also make children more vulnerable to diabetes

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 23rd, 2012
Geochemically-Evolved Rocks Found on Venus

Geochemically-Evolved Rocks Found on Venus

An European spacecraft reveals the composition of Venusian terrain

What Makes a Star's Surroundings Habitable

What Makes a Star's Surroundings Habitable

Distance from a star is not the only requisite, astrobiologists say

Assessing the Health Impact of Chemicals in Drugs

Assessing the Health Impact of Chemicals in Drugs

Broader analyses on this topic are lacking, investigators say

New Class of Chemical Reactions Produces Complex Molecules

New Class of Chemical Reactions Produces Complex Molecules

The innovation was achieved by a team of American researchers

Environmentally Friendly Wallpaper for Healthier Homes

Environmentally Friendly Wallpaper for Healthier Homes

Eco-conscious companies offer a great selection of recyclable, chemical-free wallpapers

Glowing Instrument Can Now Reveal Hidden Chemicals

Glowing Instrument Can Now Reveal Hidden Chemicals

The system can be used to detect a variety of concealed substances

New Smartphone Sensor Can Detect Hazardous Chemicals

New Smartphone Sensor Can Detect Hazardous Chemicals

The technology could help individuals survey air quality

 
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