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• Washable Antimicrobial Face Masks Identified as Emerging Source of Toxic Metal Contamination in Global Waterways

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Environment

  New environmental research published in Environment and Health reveals that reusable face masks marketed with antimicrobial properties leach significant quantities of silver, coppe...

• Extensive Survey of National Wildlife Refuges Reveals Widespread Mercury Contamination Risks to Protected Fish and Wildlife

  Published: Mar 25, 2026

  Section: Environment

  A study published in The Journal of Wildlife Management has identified significant mercury exposure risks across 80% of sampled U.S. National Wildlife Refuges. Using dragonfly larv...

• South Korean Researchers Identify Optimized Pyrolysis Thresholds to Neutralize Heavy Metal Risks in Chemical Sewage Sludge

  Published: Mar 17, 2026

  Section: Research

  A study from Jeonbuk National University reveals that lower pyrolysis temperatures are essential for managing the environmental hazards of chemical-enhanced primary treatment (CEPT...

• Molecular Ink Migration: Landmark 2024–2025 Studies Link Tattoos to Significant Lymphoma and Skin Cancer Risks

  Published: Feb 24, 2026

  Section: Health

  National Geographic and international researchers have unveiled a direct connection between tattoo ink accumulation in the lymphatic system and elevated cancer risks. A massive 202...