Chemicals
Worker exposed to hazardous substance in Shlomi factory, Fire and Rescue units dispatched
The crews were dispatched following a report received by the Fire and Rescue Service's 102 emergency hotline of an incident in which a worker was exposed to a hazardous substance while unloading it.
Massive fire breaks out in southern Israel factories, hazardous leak ruled out
Massive fire at Haldia Petrochemicals' plant in India, several workers injured, local media says
Eleven confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recovered
Harvard scientists claim to discover chemical cocktail that slows aging
After years of research, Harvard researchers uncovered chemical cocktails to slow aging, paving the way for a "fountain of youth."
Scientists find organic molecules in galaxy 12 billion light years away - study
The organic molecules found in this distant galaxy are not signs of life. Found via NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, their discovery raises questions about star formation.
20% of children live with unsafe levels of chemical toxins - study
Exposure to PFAs has been associated with reduced vaccine response in children, increasing the risk of exposure to deadly diseases. It has also been associated with reduced birth weight and cancer.
Scientists find ancient space clouds with traces of the first ever stars - study
The star leftovers found in these ancient and distant giant clouds of gas were likely formed by the very first stars created after the Big Bang.
Makeup for children contains highly poisonous chemicals - study
Poisonous chemicals that are often used in makeup are especially dangerous for children because of their undeveloped immune systems.
Ozone layer healing, Earth set to avoid 0.5C of global warming
Scientists from around the world warned of the risks of using aerosols to try and combat global warming.
Israel develops cutting edge medication technology
The research was led by doctoral student Itai Katzir and supervised by Dr. Ayala Lampel from TAU’s Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research at the Wise Faculty of Life Sciences.
Chemicals found in pots and pans linked to liver cancer - study
Although some countries have banned their use, these chemicals are found in many consumer products. Now, the first study of its kind has proven a link between them and liver cancer.
Inside the super-secure Swiss lab trying to stop the next pandemic
Spiez Lab's exterior provides no hint of the high-stakes work inside, its angular architecture resembles European university buildings erected in the 1970s.
Link between processed meat and colon cancer found, say French health authorities
The French ANSES confirmed that nitrates and nitrites in pork and other processed meat products, such as sausages, increase the risk of colon cancer.
