chemicals

The sneaky way companies get new chemicals into our food

发表于 2026-05-30 additives sneaky loophole

99% of chemicals in our food right now were added without FDA approval. Many were added in secret, through a sneaky loophole built into the 1958 Food Additives …

Beetle Liberation Due to Regurgitation

发表于 2018-02-14 bombardier regurgitation beetle

The bombardier beetle can spray its hot brew of toxic chemicals even after bring swallowed, to force a predator into vomiting it back out. Learn more about your…

Computerized Chemical Toxicity Prediction Beats Animal Testing

发表于 2018-08-11 computerized toxicity chemical

Researchers programmed a computer to compare structures and toxic effects of different chemicals, making it possible to then predict the toxicity of new chemica…

Tardigrade Protein Protects DNA from Chemical Attack

发表于 2019-10-17 caustic tardigrade protects

The Dsup protein protects DNA under conditions that create caustic free radical chemicals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dismantling the PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Legacy [Sponsored]

发表于 2023-05-19 dismantling pfas forever

More sustainable ways of removing persistent chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the environment are on the horizon. Learn more a…

Sunlight Activates Smog-Causing Chemicals in City Grime

发表于 2015-08-21 activates grime sunlight

The grime on city buildings and may actively contribute to urban air pollution. Christopher Intagliata reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…