Genetically modified zebrafish and fruit flies munch on mercury to make it less toxic
Scientists from Australia have successfully bioengineered genetically modified fruit flies and zebrafish capable of absorbing ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN21h
Gene-engineered fruit flies break down one of world’s most dangerous pollutants
Australian scientists have discovered a means of genetically modifying animals -fruit flies and zebrafish, respectively – to ...
Scientific American20h
Penguins Help to Map Antarctica’s Growing Mercury Threat
When Philip Sontag first visited Antarctica as a Ph.D. student, he brought back an unusual souvenir: a huge bag of penguin ...
The Cool Down on MSN13d
State enforces strict ban on common household item due to its harmful effect: 'Now an item of the past'
The shift helps protect people and wildlife from mercury. State enforces strict ban on common household item due to its harmful effect: 'Now an item of the past' first appeared on The Cool Down.
New Food Magazine6d
New mercury-reducing packaging solution sets a safer standard for canned tuna
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a packaging solution that reduces mercury in canned tuna by ...
Planet Detroit13d
BASF report says air monitoring not needed at Grosse Ile toxic waste site. Some experts disagree.
Michigan state regulators dismiss concerns about toxic waste site, citing low risk to residents and wildlife. Experts ...
Politico Europe8d
Europe’s rivers are awash with mercury and other pollutants, Brussels warns
Roswall has been tasked with producing the European Water Resilience Strategy — an initiative aimed at ensuring the ...
The News-Messenger (Fremont) on MSN19d
Sandusky County EMA confiscates 35 pounds of liquid mercury off Facebook Marketplace
FREMONT – Following a tip, the Sandusky County Emergency Management Agency confiscated more than 35 pounds of liquid mercury on Jan. 21 from someone who had the poisonous substance for sale on ...