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Common plastic chemical linked to lifelong anxiety in new study

Male rats exposed to a widely used plastic chemical during early development showed higher levels of anxiety as adults, according…

3 weeks ago

Scientists discover hidden chemical signature that could reveal alien life

For decades, scientists searching for life beyond Earth have focused on one central challenge: identifying the right molecules to look…

2 months ago

An invisible chemical rain is falling across the planet

Chemicals introduced to shield the ozone layer are now tied to an unexpected environmental consequence. A new study shows that…

5 months ago

The invisible chemical in the air that could be raising Parkinson’s risk

Long-term exposure to a common industrial chemical may be linked to a higher risk of Parkinson's disease. Trichloroethylene (TCE) is…

9 months ago

Corals in crisis: A hidden chemical shift is reshaping Hawaiian reefs

Across the globe, oceans are acidifying as they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, threatening coral reefs and many other…

12 months ago

Heart disease deaths worldwide linked to chemical widely used in plastics

Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to more than 356,000 global deaths…

1 year ago

A cleaner future for tires: Scientists pioneer chemical process to repurpose rubber waste

Every year, millions of tires end up in landfills, creating an environmental crisis with far-reaching consequences. In the United States…

1 year ago

Enhanced Raman microscopy of cryofixed specimens: Clearer and sharper chemical imaging

Understanding the behavior of the molecules and cells that make up our bodies is critical for the advancement of medicine.…

2 years ago

New Study Challenges Planet Formation Models with PDS 70b’s Chemical Mystery

New research on PDS 70b, a forming exoplanet located approximately 400 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus, suggests that prevailing…

2 years ago

Airborne plastic chemical levels shock researchers

A new study documents how Southern Californians are chronically being exposed to toxic airborne chemicals called plasticizers, including one that's…

2 years ago