Chemicals
Brushing teeth and the surprising exposure to a substance that is dangerous to your health
Studies show that toothbrushes and dental floss may release microplastic particles. Is the risk serious? And how can exposure to the dangerous substance be reduced.
Iranian ships leave Chinese port with suspected missile fuel during war - report
Police arrest oxygen tank supplier partner in connection with oil refinery deaths in Ashdod
Two women declared dead after suspected oxygen suit failures at Ashdod oil refinery
Neglected sewage systems: Risks and emergency situations management
Importance of regular maintenance for public health and safety, risks of neglected sewage systems, and guidelines for handling emergency situations related to sewage.
Bazan Group reports strong financial performance in Q1 2024
Key financial figures for the first quarter include an operating cash flow of $149 million (before changes in working capital and tax) and the acquisition of fixed assets amounting to $25 million
You’re breathing potential carcinogens inside your car
Outdated flammability standard drives use of harmful flame retardants in car interiors.
This common chemical can be harmful for your health - study
A recent study looked at how PFAS affect heart disease, finding that they are hard to avoid and have a greater impact on young people, even with minimal exposure.
Massive blast seen in Iranian chemical production factory, fire breaks out
According to reports, the blast was so large it was seen from several cities across central Iran.
Dotz Nano to raise $12m. for carbon capture technology
Cleaning products spread hundreds of hazardous chemicals - study
The researchers tested both conventional products and “green” cleaning products and detected a total of 530 unique volatile organic compounds.
NASA's International Space Station is filled with chemicals. Here's why - study
A number of potentially harmful chemicals have been found accumulating in the air filters of the International Space Station. This is how they got there.
More products to be produced with less material, pollution, fewer byproducts - BGU study
With these findings, those reactions could become more efficient – producing more products with less material, byproducts, pollution, and energy.
Harvard scientists claim to discover chemical cocktail that slows aging
After years of research, Harvard researchers uncovered chemical cocktails to slow aging, paving the way for a "fountain of youth."
