Couch cushions, rugs and carpets are made of polyester fibers; furniture and flooring is coated in plastic laminates. The ...

This stony cocktail of sand, melted concrete, and uranium – known as corium – is said to be the most dangerous material on ...

Chemistry is an essential science that shapes our modern world. It has helped create life-saving medicines, advanced ...

Synthetic products used in packaging and production causing cancer, infertility and undermining the natural world the ...

Giant fists for children to use to punch each other, make-up containing “a laundry list of chemical ingredients”, and a 60-round capacity projector “Blaster” were just three of 10 toys named as the ...

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It’s unacceptable for humanity to demonize a sacred medicinal plant. It was more of a political decision than a scientific ...

The sun rises over lush farm fields of on the outskirts of Lagos. For more than 20 years, a farmer named Joe has tilled the land, coaxing life from the earth and reaping bountiful harvests. But here, ...

A large body of science has linked phthalates to a variety of serious health conditions, including premature birth and infertility. Warning: This graphic requires ...

Australia’s rare earths deal with the US will expand production. Until now, much high-risk processing has been outsourced ...