How Plants Fight Chromium Poisoning From Polluted Soil
Chromium is a toxic metal that contaminates soil, especially near mines and factories. When plants absorb chromium, it damages their DNA and hurts their …
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Chromium is a toxic metal that contaminates soil, especially near mines and factories. When plants absorb chromium, it damages their DNA and hurts their …
Read MoreScientists discovered that certain bacteria found in sewage treatment plants might be able to break down PFAS—harmful chemicals that don't naturally disappear …
Read MoreScientists discovered that acorn cups—the little caps that fall off acorns—can help remove harmful nitrates from polluted water. Nitrates are chemicals that …
Read MoreScientists discovered a new type of bacteria found in Egyptian soil that can transform a toxic chemical called selenate into tiny particles of selenium. These …
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