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Some spiders may transfer mercury contamination to land animals: Study
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Many spiders sit patiently in their webs, waiting for prey to come to them. Arachnids that live near lakes and rivers eat aquatic insects like dragonflies. However, if these insects live in mercury-contaminated streams, the metal can be passed on to the spiders that feed on them. Researchers
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Scientists discover how fungus helps destroy dangerous food toxin
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Patulin, a mycotoxin produced by several fungi, is deadly to a variety of organisms, including humans, mammals, plants, and microorganisms. Many of these fungal species grow on damaged or decaying fruits, particularly apples, and can contaminate apple products such as apple sauce, apple juic
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Researchers discover how fungus helps destroy harmful food toxin
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Patulin, a mycotoxin generated by various fungi, is harmful to a wide range of creatures, including humans, mammals, plants, and microbes. Many of these fungi species tend to grow on damaged or decaying fruits, specifically apples, and even contaminate apple products such as apple sauce, app
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Afghanistan one of the most weapons-contaminated countries: UNICEF
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Afghanistan said that 85 per cent of the victims of explosions and unexploded mines in Afghanistan are children, making it one of the most weapons-contaminated countries in the world, reported TOLO News.
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WHO raises alert on 'contaminated' India-made cough syrup in Iraq
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
WHO said that a sample of the "Cold Out" Syrup was obtained from Iraq and submitted for laboratory analysis. The sample was found to contain unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol (0.25pc) and ethylene glycol (2.1pc) as contaminants. The acceptable safety limit for both ethylene glycol
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S Korea launches radiation tests on seawater amid Japan's plan to release
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
South Korea chose 108 more coastal spots, 75 spots in the east, west and south of South Korea, as well as the waters off the southern island of Jeju, and 33 spots from more distant areas to collect samples to check radioactivity levels, Vice Oceans Minister Park Sung-hoon said during a press
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Renewable solar energy can help purify water, environment: Study
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Using electrochemistry to separate distinct particles inside a solution (also known as electrochemical separation) is an energy-efficient technique for environmental and water remediation: the process of cleansing contaminated water. However, while electrochemistry requires less energy than
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Delhi Jal Board to adopt latest technology to detect root cause of water c
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Delhi Jal Board will adopt the latest technology to tackle water-contamination in the areas facing the problem. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal chaired a crucial meeting on Friday to review the pressing issue of water contamination that is being faced in some areas of Delhi.
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"Root cause of contaminated water should be identified" Delhi CM Kejriwal
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In a bid to tackle the root causes of water contamination, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has directed the Delhi Jal Board to come up with a comprehensive plan to provide a permanent solution for the affected areas.
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Raichur death: Karnataka CM orders compensation to victim's family
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday ordered officials to provide compensation to the family of the boy who died after allegedly consuming contaminated water in Raichur, according to the State government release.
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Afghanistan: Residents of Helmand province suffer health issues due to co
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to a number of inhabitants of Lashkargah city in Helmand province of Afghanistan, many people in the city have been affected with various ailments as a result of a lack of access to safe drinking water, reported TOLOnews.
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New discovery prevents bacterial virus contamination
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A new discovery by the University of Warwick researchers may help prevent bacteria from becoming contaminated with viruses, reducing disruption and costs in industry and research.
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