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The lenses of fishes' eyes record their lifetime exposure to toxic mercury, new research finds
Mercury pollution is a global threat to human health, especially to unborn babies and young children. Exposure to methylmercury, a type that forms when mercury washes into lakes and streams, can harm children’s brain development and cause symptoms including speech impairment and muscle weakness in adults who consume seafood as…
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Where did the Earth's oxygen come from? New study hints at an unexpected source
The amount of oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere makes it a habitable planet.
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How to design clean energy subsidies that work – without wasting money on free riders
The planet is heating up as greenhouse gas emissions rise, contributing to extreme heat waves and once-unimaginable flooding. Yet despite the risks, countries’ policies are not on track to keep global warming in check.
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Heavy mercury contamination at Maya sites reveals a deep historic legacy
Mercury is a toxic heavy metal. When leached into the natural environment, it accumulates and builds up through food chains, ultimately threatening human health and ecosystems.
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Researchers identified over 5,500 new viruses in the ocean, including a missing link in viral evolution
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