Chemicals
Two women declared dead after suspected oxygen suit failures at Ashdod oil refinery
The Israel Police announced that it opened an investigation into the accident, emphasizing that “at this moment, there is no risk of hazardous materials leaking outside to the public.”
UNIFIL denounces IDF over chemical substance drops near Blue Line, despite military pre-warning
Ben-Gvir to conduct security assessment after death of toddlers at Jerusalem kindergarten
Hundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis
Makeup for children contains highly poisonous chemicals - study
Poisonous chemicals that are often used in makeup are especially dangerous for children because of their undeveloped immune systems.
Ozone layer healing, Earth set to avoid 0.5C of global warming
Scientists from around the world warned of the risks of using aerosols to try and combat global warming.
Israel develops cutting edge medication technology
The research was led by doctoral student Itai Katzir and supervised by Dr. Ayala Lampel from TAU’s Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research at the Wise Faculty of Life Sciences.
Chemicals found in pots and pans linked to liver cancer - study
Although some countries have banned their use, these chemicals are found in many consumer products. Now, the first study of its kind has proven a link between them and liver cancer.
Inside the super-secure Swiss lab trying to stop the next pandemic
Spiez Lab's exterior provides no hint of the high-stakes work inside, its angular architecture resembles European university buildings erected in the 1970s.
Link between processed meat and colon cancer found, say French health authorities
The French ANSES confirmed that nitrates and nitrites in pork and other processed meat products, such as sausages, increase the risk of colon cancer.
Link between soil pollution and heart disease identified in new study
Soil pollution is defined as contamination of soil at higher than normal concentrations by waste materials of human origin that have adverse effects on human and ecosystem health.
1,500-year-old jugs reveal how Romans kept their wine full of flavor -study
While the existence and importance of wine are well known to scholars, exactly how ancient Romans kept their wine safe and full of flavor was yet unknown.
3 people rescued after large fire breaks out in facility in Haifa
A number of explosions were heard as the fire spread in the facility.
Six burned to death after blast at Indian chemical plant
The blast on Sunday night took place in a hub for chemical and petrochemical manufacturing units at the state's Dahej industrial estate.
