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Black Plastic Kitchenware May Look Nice But Could Be Harming Your Health: Latest Study Finds
Black plastic items in your kitchen may be produced from recycled plastics containing toxic chemicals, according to the study.
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This Short-Horned Lizard Squirts Toxic Blood From its Eyes
The Greater Short-Horned Lizard, often called the "horny toad," is notable for its unique defensive strategies. When threatened, it can squirt a jet of blood from its eyes, reaching distances of up to 5 feet. This startling display confuses predators and provides a crucial escape opportunity. Additionally, the lizard can inflate its body, appearing...
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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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People Are Breathing In Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Their Cars, Study Finds
People are breathing cancer-causing chemicals when they're in their car, a new research has found.
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US, China, Australia Among Hotspots For Toxic "Forever Chemicals": Study
Dangerous concentrations of long-lingering "forever chemicals" have been found in surface and groundwater worldwide, according to a study released Tuesday that showed Australia, the United States and Europe as hotspots.
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What Is "Chroming", Latest Social Media Trend That Killed 11-Year-Old Boy
An 11-year-old boy died after trying the ‘chroming’ trend, inhaling toxic chemicals that experts warn can lead to serious health issues, including brain damage and cardiac arrest.
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"Important Milestone": Watchdog Says World's Chemical Weapons Irreversibly Destroyed
The world's chemical weapons watchdog said Friday that all declared stocks had been "irreversibly destroyed" after the United States revealed it had finally got rid of its last toxic arms.
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"Imran Khan's Mental Stability Questionable": Pakistan Health Minister
Pakistan's Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel on Friday said that Imran Khan's "mental stability is questionable" and alleged that the former prime minister's urine sample showed evidence of toxic chemicals like alcohol and cocaine.
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Beware! These 5 Foods May Turn Toxic When Cooked Or Overcooked
How you cook your meal defines how healthy it is. Cooking food causes a chemical reaction which either makes it edible or inedible for all.
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Toilet Paper Around The World Contains Harmful 'Forever Chemicals', Says Study
These chemicals do not decompose, and can also contaminate drinking water sources.
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Month After Toxic Train Wreck, Another Derailment In Ohio
The incident comes a month after 50 coaches of Norfolk Southern cargo train carrying a hazardous chemical derailed, sparking a massive fire.
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"S****** Our Town": Residents In US's Ohio After Toxic Train Derailment
US officials on Thursday sought to reassure an increasingly nervous public of the government's commitment following a train derailment that resulted in the release of toxic chemicals in the soil, air and water in Ohio.
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US Residents Near Toxic Train Derailment In Ohio Urged Not To Drink Water
The governor of Ohio warned residents living near the site of a toxic train derailment to drink bottled water Wednesday, as authorities investigate potential environmental fallout from the accident earlier this month.
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World's 'Most Poisonous Plant' Found In British Garden's Flower Beds
Gardeners frequently employ the castor oil plant in their displays, however it contains the poison ricin, which can be fatal if consumed.
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Research Team From Ireland Develops New Material to Capture Toxic Air Pollutants Like Benzene
A group of scientists from the University of Limerick, Ireland, have come up with an idea that can control air pollution by soaking the pollutants. They team has developed a new material that can engulf in atmospheric pollutants and toxic components. The material, with its unique features, can revolutionise the way humankind is struggling for bet...
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Black Plastic Kitchenware May Look Nice But Could Be Harming Your Health: Latest Study Finds
Black plastic items in your kitchen may be produced from recycled plastics containing toxic chemicals, according to the study.
-
This Short-Horned Lizard Squirts Toxic Blood From its Eyes
The Greater Short-Horned Lizard, often called the "horny toad," is notable for its unique defensive strategies. When threatened, it can squirt a jet of blood from its eyes, reaching distances of up to 5 feet. This startling display confuses predators and provides a crucial escape opportunity. Additionally, the lizard can inflate its body, appearing...
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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.
-
People Are Breathing In Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Their Cars, Study Finds
People are breathing cancer-causing chemicals when they're in their car, a new research has found.
-
US, China, Australia Among Hotspots For Toxic "Forever Chemicals": Study
Dangerous concentrations of long-lingering "forever chemicals" have been found in surface and groundwater worldwide, according to a study released Tuesday that showed Australia, the United States and Europe as hotspots.
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What Is "Chroming", Latest Social Media Trend That Killed 11-Year-Old Boy
An 11-year-old boy died after trying the ‘chroming’ trend, inhaling toxic chemicals that experts warn can lead to serious health issues, including brain damage and cardiac arrest.
-
"Important Milestone": Watchdog Says World's Chemical Weapons Irreversibly Destroyed
The world's chemical weapons watchdog said Friday that all declared stocks had been "irreversibly destroyed" after the United States revealed it had finally got rid of its last toxic arms.
-
"Imran Khan's Mental Stability Questionable": Pakistan Health Minister
Pakistan's Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel on Friday said that Imran Khan's "mental stability is questionable" and alleged that the former prime minister's urine sample showed evidence of toxic chemicals like alcohol and cocaine.
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Beware! These 5 Foods May Turn Toxic When Cooked Or Overcooked
How you cook your meal defines how healthy it is. Cooking food causes a chemical reaction which either makes it edible or inedible for all.
-
Toilet Paper Around The World Contains Harmful 'Forever Chemicals', Says Study
These chemicals do not decompose, and can also contaminate drinking water sources.
-
Month After Toxic Train Wreck, Another Derailment In Ohio
The incident comes a month after 50 coaches of Norfolk Southern cargo train carrying a hazardous chemical derailed, sparking a massive fire.
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"S****** Our Town": Residents In US's Ohio After Toxic Train Derailment
US officials on Thursday sought to reassure an increasingly nervous public of the government's commitment following a train derailment that resulted in the release of toxic chemicals in the soil, air and water in Ohio.
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US Residents Near Toxic Train Derailment In Ohio Urged Not To Drink Water
The governor of Ohio warned residents living near the site of a toxic train derailment to drink bottled water Wednesday, as authorities investigate potential environmental fallout from the accident earlier this month.
-
World's 'Most Poisonous Plant' Found In British Garden's Flower Beds
Gardeners frequently employ the castor oil plant in their displays, however it contains the poison ricin, which can be fatal if consumed.
-
Research Team From Ireland Develops New Material to Capture Toxic Air Pollutants Like Benzene
A group of scientists from the University of Limerick, Ireland, have come up with an idea that can control air pollution by soaking the pollutants. They team has developed a new material that can engulf in atmospheric pollutants and toxic components. The material, with its unique features, can revolutionise the way humankind is struggling for bet...
