Treatment plants use a combination of tools to keep toxins and contaminants out of drinking water. Researchers with the University of Cincinnati have examined two such tools in addressing a toxin ...

A new analysis out of Sweden reports that disinfecting water with chlorine creates chemical byproducts that can increase the risk of bladder cancer by 33% and colorectal cancer by 15%.

"We found that chloride ions present in the water enhanced the process by forming reactive molecular chlorine," Kong explained. "Our work provides a comprehensive assessment of using UV/chlorine ...

Trump could drop a federal lawsuit against a petrochemical plant that emits chloroprene. Here’s a look at the cancer-causing chemical ...

Chlorine is a chemical people use to disinfect pools and hot tubs. This chemical can significantly irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. A chlorine rash is a type of contact dermatitis ...

Mar. 5, 2025 — Some bacteria deploy tiny spearguns to retaliate against rival attacks. Researchers mimicked attacks by poking bacteria with an ultra-sharp tip. ... Mar. 4, 2025 — A vivid new ...

Researchers at Swiss university have developed a solvent-based process to recycle the plastic resin commonly known as ...

Molecular Biology is the field of biology that studies the composition, structure and interactions of cellular molecules such as nucleic acids and proteins that carry out the biological ...