Global Intelligence Database
Scientists are investigating a promising, non-toxic crystal called barium titanate to break down harmful pharmaceutical waste in water. While this eco-friendly material shows great potential, researchers must overcome challenges like efficiency and scalability to make it a practical solution for our escalating water crisis.
By Mishra, Visser, Swart
Researchers have discovered that low levels of thyroxine during pregnancy trigger an inflammatory response that disrupts foetal brain development in mice. This condition leads to structural deficits in the hippocampus, but restoring hormone levels can prevent the damage.
By González-Madrid, Rangel-Ramírez, Opazo, Espinoza, Elgueta, Cancino, Mery, Ardiles, Duarte, Soto, Carreño, Simon, Bueno, González, Kalergis, Riedel
Researchers analyzed sediment cores from Brazil's Sepetiba Bay, revealing varied pollution profiles spanning 1990-2016, with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as the most prevalent contaminants. The findings highlight the complex nature of pollution in tropical coastal systems and stress the importance of thorough sampling for effective environmental risk assessment and management.
By Gripp, Ceccopieri, da Silva Carreira, de Lemos Scofield, Moreira, Gonçalves, Godoy, Massone