Copper : Science World Report

Jan 17, 2017 04:30 AM EST

Biblical Archaeology: King David's Defense System Unearthed In Israel

Components of a gatehouse found in an Israeli mining camp gives evidence to biblical history.

Dec 07, 2016 03:50 AM EST

World's Very First Polluted River Discovered

Scientists discovered the world's first polluted river, contaminated about 7,000 years ago by Neolithic humans.

Dec 09, 2015 01:31 PM EST

Arsenic From Chilean Mines Contaminates Antarctica

Researchers have found traces of arsenic in Antarctica, which were released from Chilean mines.

Nov 24, 2015 12:09 PM EST

Graphene Produced 100 Times Cheaper With New Technique

In a recent study. researchers at the University of Glasgow in the UK have created a new technique that produces graphene at a hundred times cheaper than conventional methods.

Jun 15, 2014 11:20 PM EDT

Copper Supplement's may Lower Risk of Lou Gehrig's Disease

A recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience shows that a copper compound may be able to treat Lou Gehrig's disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Nov 25, 2013 03:15 PM EST

Tumor Growth Slows When Reducing Copper Intake, Scientists Show

EPFL researchers have shown that copper is essential for the energy production of malignant cells, and that reducing its intake via food and water can slow down tumor growth. Copper imbalances have been associated with a number of pathological conditions, including cancer.

Oct 17, 2013 08:36 AM EDT

Indian Woman Opens up about a Rare Genetic Disease

Janice Raquela Mendonca, 24, from Mumbai, India, is suffering from a rare and painful disease called Wilson's disease (WD) also known as hepatolenticular degeneration. Wilson's disease is caused by copper accumulation in the tissues. It is genetic.