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How a Growth Booster Helps Eggplants Fight Lead Poisoning

December 22, 2025

Lead is a big problem for plants. It's everywhere and it's bad for them. It can make plants grow poorly and not produce as much food. But there's a helper called gibberellic acid, or GA3 for short. It's like a growth booster for plants. Scientists wanted to see if GA3 could help eggplants fight agai

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Can Vitamin C Save Fish Sperm from Pollution?

November 24, 2025

Pollution is a big problem. It messes with our health and the health of animals. One pollutant, potassium perchlorate, is used a lot in industries and the military. It's known to mess with thyroid function. But what about its effect on male reproductive health? Not much is known. Scientists decided

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Chemicals in Our Environment: A Hidden Threat to Esophageal Health

June 27, 2025

In Taiwan, esophageal cancer is a serious health issue. It's tough to treat and often has poor outcomes. Scientists are now looking into how certain chemicals in our environment might play a role in causing this disease. One group of chemicals, called organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs), has ca

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Iowa's Waterways: A Hidden Pollution Crisis

April 14, 2025

Iowa is a major player in the agriculture industry. More than 85% of the state is dedicated to farming. This makes it a prime spot to study how farming affects local waterways. A recent study looked at small, shallow streams across the state. It focused on pollutants that are becoming a global issue