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- Drugs are dangerously polluting rivers around the world Wed, 16 Feb 22, 7:30amDrugs and other pharmaceutical pollutions across the world's rivers pose a threat to environmental and human health, according to a recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.[...]
- Traces of opioids discovered in mussels in Puget Sound Fri, 1 Jun 18, 3:00amAmerica's opioid crisis is far-reaching — even to Seattle-area harbors. Washington state agencies uncovered traces of oxycodone in native bay mussels. Biologist Jennifer Lanksbury told NPR member radio station KUOW, "Oxycodone...
- New MIT water purification method eliminates even trace chemical waste and pesticides Fri, 12 May 17, 8:34pmRidding water of tiny concentrations of pollutants isn't easy. Typically, a lot of energy or chemicals are required to remove these dangerous contaminants - but that could change. Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute...
- Nearly 50 Percent of All US Meat is Contaminated with Superbugs Fri, 19 Apr 13, 10:29pmPhoto via Shutterstock A new analysis by the Environmental Working Group has found that close to 50 percent of supermarket meat products in the US are tainted with so-called superbugs—strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria...
- Bill Gates Fights Spam and Gives 13 TWh of Energy Back to the World Tue, 22 Mar 11, 8:59amBill Gates is one of the richest men in the world and is known for his social philanthropy — however his latest victory bears a welcome boon for energy and the environment...
- Researchers Develop Technique for Printing Medicine Onto Pills Tue, 25 May 10, 4:45amPhoto by tyfihi Instead of manufacturing medications separately, what if drug companies could “print” pharmaceutical ingredients directly onto pills, much like ink is printed on paper? Researchers at the University...