- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 23rd, 2015
How Rich People in the Middle Ages Made Themselves Dull-Witted
They inadvertently poisoned themselves with lead
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 12th, 2015
Watch: Guy Pours Cola Over Molten Lead
The result is surprisingly artistic, no joke
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 4th, 2014
Lead Exposure While in the Womb Found to Affect Brain Development
Researchers say lead exposure appears to cause more harm during the first trimester
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 12th, 2014
Lead Poisoning Is Still Killing Many of California's Condors, Study Finds
The birds become exposed to lead after accidentally ingesting spent ammunition
- Music, Film & TV Blog
- By Dragos Rusu
- January 9th, 2014
Zoe Saldana Takes the Lead in “Rosemary's Baby” Remake
The actress will be playing the mother in the NBC remake of the classic novel
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 30th, 2013
Underwater Archaeologists Fight Particle Physicists on Using Ancient Roman Ingots
These items are made of very pure lead, necessary for space research
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 26th, 2013
Mystery Coffin Unearthed at Richard III's Burial Site
The coffin was discovered inside a stone tomb, is made of lead
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 19th, 2012
Study Finds Lead in Shopping Bags
Solid-colored shopping bags might pose risks to public health, new report states
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 4th, 2012
Lead Found in Lipstick Considered a Threat to One's Mental Health
Study finds traces of lead in lipstick, argues that the exposure can affect one's IQ
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 29th, 2012
Painting Company Fails to Notify Citizens About Lead Hazard, Gets Fined by EPA
The company will also provide money for an environmental project at a school in Cambridge
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 24th, 2012
US Company Fails to Report Use of Dangerous Chemicals, Gets Fined by EPA
The concrete and asphalt manufacturer processed lead and nitrate compounds without warning
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- June 27th, 2012
Indian Ocean Reveals Traces of Lead from Gasoline
This type of fuel has been out of use for several decades
- Food & Health
- By Oana Grigoras
- December 9th, 2011
Imported Lead Batteries Threaten the Lives of Mexicans
An imported battery contains 40 pounds of toxic metal responsible for many illnesses
- History
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 8th, 2010
Cleopatra-Style Make-Up Healthy for Eyes
The ancient queen might have discovered the benefits
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 23rd, 2009
Exposure to Tobacco May Increase Risk of ADHD
Lead seems to be having the same effect
- Physics / Chemistry
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 14th, 2009
New Leaders in Piezoelectric Research
Berkeley lab leads the way