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The Sciences

Ancient Human Brains Adapted From Exposure to Lead Poisoning, Providing an Evolutionary Advantage

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Environment

Orange Rivers in Alaska Signify a Color-Changing Crisis, Exposing Fish to Toxic Metals

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Health

Radioactive Shrimp Recalled &mdash; Radiation Levels Are Low, but Caution Is Still Advised

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Planet Earth

Wild Pigs Are Turning Neon Blue in California &mdash; Authorities Say to Stay Away

The Black Mamba, Africa’s most feared snake can help to sniff out pollution. 

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Black Mambas Rack Up Heavy Metals in Their Scales, Helping to Track Urban Pollution

Gut Microbiome PFAS

Your Microbiome May Absorb PFAS, Protecting You From The Harms of ‘Forever Chemicals’

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Washing Plastic Containers in a Dishwasher Increases Microplastic Pollution 

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Technology

Lasers Could Help Detect Nano- and Microplastics in Bodily Fluids

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Low-Toxic Technique Could Help Recycle Wind Turbine Blades

Rocky Mountains

Metal Contaminants From Mines Lurk in Rocky Mountain Snow

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Scented Candles and Products Could Create Indoor Air Pollution

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Most Chewing Gum Is Essentially Plastic, Filling Your Mouth with Microplastics

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古人类大脑适应铅中毒，获得进化优势

阿拉斯加的橙色河流预示着一场变色危机，使鱼类暴露于有毒金属中

放射性虾被召回——辐射水平低，但仍建议谨慎

加州野猪变霓虹蓝色——当局称远离

黑曼巴蛇鳞片中积累重金属，有助于追踪城市污染

你的微生物群可能吸收 PFAS，保护你免受“永久化学品”的危害

在洗碗机中清洗塑料容器会增加微塑料污染

激光可帮助检测体液中的纳米和微塑料

低毒技术有望帮助回收风力涡轮机叶片

矿山中的金属污染物潜伏在落基山脉的雪中

香薰蜡烛和产品可能导致室内空气污染

大多数口香糖本质上是塑料，会给你的口腔带来微塑料

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