The Ganga River at Prayagraj faces significant faecal coliform contamination, especially during the Maha Kumbh Mela, posing ...

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Deadly drownings of animals in water canals for irrigation and other purposes have been observed in various countries. The ...

Sunscreens are increasingly present in the ocean, but much about their impact on marine life remains poorly understood.

An improvement in freshwater biodiversity in England's rivers was linked to reductions in pollution of zinc and copper, largely due to the decline of coal burning and heavy industry, say researchers.

Using genes borrowed from bacteria, researchers have demonstrated fish and flies can be engineered to break down methylmercury and remove it from their bodies as a less harmful gas, offering new ways ...

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Breathing through the nose versus the mouth doesn’t affect the cognitive impact of air pollution. The ability to interpret emotions or focus on performing a task is hampered by even brief ...

Invisible, omnipresent "forever chemicals" have been linked to a wide range of serious effects on human health, prompting growing calls for them to be banned.

Iowa Farm Sanctuary's beloved water buffalo Phill died overnight at the Iowa State University Large Animal Hospital after a sudden illness. Phill became famous in Iowa when he escaped from his ...