- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 19th, 2015
Watch: 5 Chemicals Found in Nearly Everything We Eat
There's more to that divine bacon flavor than meets the eye
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 15th, 2014
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
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
Researchers find detergent pods are a threat to children, say families with kids should opt for traditional detergent
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 20th, 2014
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
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
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
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
These chemicals appear to also make children more vulnerable to diabetes
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 23rd, 2012
Geochemically-Evolved Rocks Found on Venus
An European spacecraft reveals the composition of Venusian terrain
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 2nd, 2012
What Makes a Star's Surroundings Habitable
Distance from a star is not the only requisite, astrobiologists say
- Physics / Chemistry
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 18th, 2012
Assessing the Health Impact of Chemicals in Drugs
Broader analyses on this topic are lacking, investigators say
- Physics / Chemistry
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 17th, 2012
New Class of Chemical Reactions Produces Complex Molecules
The innovation was achieved by a team of American researchers
- Home & Garden
- By Oana Grigoras
- January 3rd, 2012
Environmentally Friendly Wallpaper for Healthier Homes
Eco-conscious companies offer a great selection of recyclable, chemical-free wallpapers
- Physics / Chemistry
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 14th, 2011
Glowing Instrument Can Now Reveal Hidden Chemicals
The system can be used to detect a variety of concealed substances
- Physics / Chemistry
- By Tudor Vieru
- October 1st, 2011
New Smartphone Sensor Can Detect Hazardous Chemicals
The technology could help individuals survey air quality