Classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven was full of heavy metal
Scientists reveal lead toxicity was a key factor in Beethoven's health issues.
Tag: lead
Highschoolers develop a cheap, eco-friendly filter to remove lead from tap water
Such a device may help millions avoid exposure to harmful, heavy metals.
The era of leaded gasoline is officially over – and it’s a big deal
Next, it's time for the EV's to roll out
Traces of toxic lead from Notre Dame fire found in Parisian honey
It was within allowable limits for consumption
A third of the world’s children are exposed to lead, report shows
It acts as a dangerous toxin, even at low exposure levels
With a few cheap changes, your smartphone can now detect lead contamination in water
Smartphones can be turned into a water quality sensor, too.
Flint’s water is deemed safe, Michigan Governor determined to end free bottled water service
Science says the water is safe to drink. The locals aren't convinced.
Lead exposure might be responsible for 10 times more premature deaths than previously thought
Scientists have discovered that nearly 412,000 yearly deaths in the US can be attributed to lead contamination.
CDC: Homeopathic “healing bracelet” dramatically increases lead levels in babies’ blood
You know how you call alternative medicine that works? Medicine.
Why Van Gogh’s paintings are fading to white
Belgian scientists have revealed a refined explanation for the chemical process that's currently degrading Vincent van Gogh's famous paintings, which ...
Poor cookware might be lead poisoning an entire continent
Photo: irisglobal.org A study suggests that immense amounts of lead are being ingested in Africa, since extensive use of cookware ...
400 common lipsticks contain lead – yet cheapest brand has lowest levels
Four hundred of the most popular lipsticks in the US contain trace levels of lead, according to tests conducted by ...
