Pollutants : Science World Report

Sep 04, 2015 06:49 AM EDT

Modified Plants May Fight Pollution from Explosives with TNT Tolerance

There may be a new way to clean millions of acres of land contaminated by explosives: plants. Biologists believe that they may be able to create a plant that can help "soak up" TNT with enhanced TNT tolerance.

Aug 28, 2015 08:33 AM EDT

Air Pollution Linked to Lower GPAs in Children

Could air pollution lead to low GPAs? Scientists have found that fourth and fifth graders who are exposed to toxic air pollutants at home are more likely to have lower GPAs.

Aug 21, 2015 09:17 AM EDT

Mom's Breastfeeding May Expose Baby to Harmful, Toxic Chemicals

Scientists have found that a widely used class of industrial chemicals linked with cancer and interference with immune function build up in infants by 20 to 30 percent for each month they're breastfed.

Aug 19, 2015 10:49 AM EDT

Sunlight Causes Building Grime to Change into Dangerous Air Pollution

It turns out that the dirty coating that can be found on buildings and streets may be hazardous to public health.

Jul 08, 2015 02:27 PM EDT

Insecticides And Honey Bees: Neonicotinoids Are A Threat To Them

New findings published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology investigate the use of insecticides--specifically neonicotinoids--and their effects on the decline of the honey bee population.

Jun 08, 2015 07:26 PM EDT

Aluminum Pollution May Cause Bumblebee Alzheimer's and Population Decline

Aluminum contamination may be impacting bee cognition. Researchers have found that aluminum contamination may be contributing to the decline in bumblebee populations.