Can Cinnamon Help Fish Survive Lead Poisoning in Water?
Researchers tested whether cinnamon powder could protect fish from lead poisoning in contaminated water. They fed some fish regular food while others received …
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Heavy Metals Found in Fish You Eat—Here's What You Need to Know
Researchers tested three types of fish commonly eaten in Turkey to see how much toxic metals they contain. They found that different fish species accumulate …
Read MoreTiny Algae Clean Up Corn Waste Water While Making Useful Protein
Corn tortilla production in Mexico creates millions of gallons of toxic wastewater every year that pollutes rivers and lakes. Scientists discovered that a …
Read MoreHoly Basil Helps Fish Survive Toxic Water Pollution
Scientists tested whether a common herb called holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) could protect fish from cadmium, a toxic metal that pollutes water. They raised 180 …
Read MoreTiny Plastics in Water May Mess With Fish's Appetite and Digestion
Scientists discovered that tiny plastic particles floating in freshwater are affecting how fish eat and digest food. When pond loach fish were exposed to …
Read MoreAcorn Shells Could Help Clean Polluted Water
Scientists discovered that acorn cups—the little caps that fall off acorns—can help remove harmful nitrates from polluted water. Nitrates are chemicals that …
Read MoreDangerous Germs and Metals Found in Neelum River Water
Scientists tested water from the Neelum River and found it contains harmful heavy metals like lead and cadmium, plus dangerous bacteria that can make people …
Read MoreToxic Factory Waste Poisoning Water in Nigeria
Researchers in Nigeria studied water pollution from leather tannery factories that dump untreated waste into rivers. They tested 84 water samples over one year …
Read MoreNew Way to Clean Polluted Lakes Using Smart Underwater Barriers
Scientists in China created a clever system to clean up polluted shallow lakes by building special underwater structures that trap dirt and slow down polluted …
Read MoreHow Bacteria Break Down Toxic Forever Chemicals in Soil
Scientists discovered that certain bacteria living without oxygen can break down a group of toxic chemicals called ether PFAS (forever chemicals) that …
Read MorePumpkin Peel Protects Fish From Toxic Water Pollution
Scientists discovered that pumpkin peel powder can help protect fish from harmful chemicals in water. When fish were exposed to mercury and zinc—common water …
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