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2,200-Year-Old Egyptian Vase Reveals Evidence of Hallucinogenic Rituals
A 2,200-year-old Egyptian vase depicting the dwarf god Bes has been found to contain traces of a hallucinogenic drink. Chemical analysis revealed ingredients like wild rue, Egyptian lotus, and Cleome plants, known for their psychotropic effects. Other components, such as sesame, pine nuts, and grapes, suggest the drink was designed to mimic blood.
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EU Agency Finds Banned Chemicals In Hundreds Of Cosmetic Products
The Helsinki-based agency has inspected almost 4,500 cosmetic products in 13 European countries and found that six percent of the products -- or 285 products -- contained substances banned due to their detrimental effects on health.
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'Forever Chemicals' Found In Bottled And Tap Water From Around The World: Study
'Forever Chemicals', known as perfluoroalkyl substances are long-lasting chemicals that break down extremely slowly over time.
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Austria Disrupts Taylor Swift Concert Attack Plot, Seizes Chemicals
A 19-year-old Austrian terrorism suspect had taken concrete steps in planning an attack on a Taylor Swift concert, with chemical substances found during a search of his residence, Austria's general director for public security said.
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2 Men On Bike Throw Chemical At Mumbai UPSC Aspirant, Steal Laptop: Cops
Two men on a bike threw a chemical substance on a 26-year-old woman to steal her laptop in Maharashtra's Thane on Saturday, police said.
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Love Tuna, Shrimp, Lobsters? Beware Of "Forever Chemicals", Says Study
While consuming seafood may be good to boost your Omega-3 levels, eating them more frequently can increase the risk of exposure to a group of industrial chemicals called per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals".
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Are Food Dyes Really Bad For You? Experts Weigh In
Food dyes are chemical substances developed to enhance the appearance of food by giving it an artificial colour. Let's see what experts have to say about it.
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China Warns Against Selling Of Narcotic Producing Chemicals After US Deal
China's narcotics control agency has warned against the manufacture and sale of substances that can be used to make illegal drugs, a day after President Xi Jinping said China would stem the export of items used to make the opioid fentanyl.
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Ultra-Thin Gold Sensor for Direct Use on Skin Without Irritation, Discomfort Developed by Researchers
Researchers in Japan have developed a unique, gold-spun, ultra-thin sensor that can be placed directly on the skin without causing any irritation or discomfort to the wearer. The sensor can evaluate different biomarkers or substances to perform body chemical analysis. It relies on Raman spectroscopy, a technique where laser light aimed at the senso...
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Chemical Air Pollution Creates New Toxins Over Time: Study
Remnants of industrial chemicals in the air can potentially transform into new substances more toxic and persistent than the original pollution, according to a global study published on Wednesday.
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J&J Recalls Two Sunscreens After Cancer-Causing Chemical Found In Sprays
Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, a substance that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure.
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Firms Must Pay Compensation In Case Of Deaths Due To Hazardous Material: Green Court
National Green Tribunal has directed Chief Secretaries of all the States and Union Territories (UT) to ensure that the companies dealing with hazardous substance must pay compensation for deaths and injuries to the victims.
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After Beirut Blasts, Explosive Chemical Stored Near Chennai Being Moved To Hyderabad
Safety concerns over the storage of ammonium nitrate, in the shadow of the explosion of the chemical in Beirut, were addressed as the substance has been e-auctioned and is being shipped to Hyderabad, sources said on Sunday.
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LG Polymers Will Be Asked To Explain Gas Leak That Killed 11: Andhra Minister
Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister M Goutham Reddy on Thursday said the state government is airlifting 500 kg inhibitors as a foolproof safety measure to neutralize the chemical substances in the Visakhapatnam gas leak incident.
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Maharashtra Man Throws Chemical On Woman Over Rape Complaint: Cops
A woman suffered an injury to her eyes after a man allegedly threw an inflammable substance on her after she refused to withdraw a rape complaint against him at Mira Road in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Wednesday.
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2,200-Year-Old Egyptian Vase Reveals Evidence of Hallucinogenic Rituals
A 2,200-year-old Egyptian vase depicting the dwarf god Bes has been found to contain traces of a hallucinogenic drink. Chemical analysis revealed ingredients like wild rue, Egyptian lotus, and Cleome plants, known for their psychotropic effects. Other components, such as sesame, pine nuts, and grapes, suggest the drink was designed to mimic blood.
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EU Agency Finds Banned Chemicals In Hundreds Of Cosmetic Products
The Helsinki-based agency has inspected almost 4,500 cosmetic products in 13 European countries and found that six percent of the products -- or 285 products -- contained substances banned due to their detrimental effects on health.
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'Forever Chemicals' Found In Bottled And Tap Water From Around The World: Study
'Forever Chemicals', known as perfluoroalkyl substances are long-lasting chemicals that break down extremely slowly over time.
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Austria Disrupts Taylor Swift Concert Attack Plot, Seizes Chemicals
A 19-year-old Austrian terrorism suspect had taken concrete steps in planning an attack on a Taylor Swift concert, with chemical substances found during a search of his residence, Austria's general director for public security said.
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2 Men On Bike Throw Chemical At Mumbai UPSC Aspirant, Steal Laptop: Cops
Two men on a bike threw a chemical substance on a 26-year-old woman to steal her laptop in Maharashtra's Thane on Saturday, police said.
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Love Tuna, Shrimp, Lobsters? Beware Of "Forever Chemicals", Says Study
While consuming seafood may be good to boost your Omega-3 levels, eating them more frequently can increase the risk of exposure to a group of industrial chemicals called per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals".
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Are Food Dyes Really Bad For You? Experts Weigh In
Food dyes are chemical substances developed to enhance the appearance of food by giving it an artificial colour. Let's see what experts have to say about it.
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China Warns Against Selling Of Narcotic Producing Chemicals After US Deal
China's narcotics control agency has warned against the manufacture and sale of substances that can be used to make illegal drugs, a day after President Xi Jinping said China would stem the export of items used to make the opioid fentanyl.
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Ultra-Thin Gold Sensor for Direct Use on Skin Without Irritation, Discomfort Developed by Researchers
Researchers in Japan have developed a unique, gold-spun, ultra-thin sensor that can be placed directly on the skin without causing any irritation or discomfort to the wearer. The sensor can evaluate different biomarkers or substances to perform body chemical analysis. It relies on Raman spectroscopy, a technique where laser light aimed at the senso...
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Chemical Air Pollution Creates New Toxins Over Time: Study
Remnants of industrial chemicals in the air can potentially transform into new substances more toxic and persistent than the original pollution, according to a global study published on Wednesday.
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J&J Recalls Two Sunscreens After Cancer-Causing Chemical Found In Sprays
Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, a substance that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure.
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Firms Must Pay Compensation In Case Of Deaths Due To Hazardous Material: Green Court
National Green Tribunal has directed Chief Secretaries of all the States and Union Territories (UT) to ensure that the companies dealing with hazardous substance must pay compensation for deaths and injuries to the victims.
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After Beirut Blasts, Explosive Chemical Stored Near Chennai Being Moved To Hyderabad
Safety concerns over the storage of ammonium nitrate, in the shadow of the explosion of the chemical in Beirut, were addressed as the substance has been e-auctioned and is being shipped to Hyderabad, sources said on Sunday.
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LG Polymers Will Be Asked To Explain Gas Leak That Killed 11: Andhra Minister
Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister M Goutham Reddy on Thursday said the state government is airlifting 500 kg inhibitors as a foolproof safety measure to neutralize the chemical substances in the Visakhapatnam gas leak incident.
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Maharashtra Man Throws Chemical On Woman Over Rape Complaint: Cops
A woman suffered an injury to her eyes after a man allegedly threw an inflammable substance on her after she refused to withdraw a rape complaint against him at Mira Road in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Wednesday.
