metals – Go Beyond Discovery

Lots of space launches alter metals in atmosphere

“We are finding this human-made material in what we consider a pristine area of the atmosphere,” the stratosphere.

A new theory may explain how gold, platinum, and other precious metals found their way to shallow pockets within Earth’s mantle.

Women with a history of endometriosis have higher concentrations of the toxic metal cadmium in their urine, a new study shows.

Researchers tested 60 beverages, including mixed-fruit juices and soft drinks, and found elevated levels of toxic metals in five of them.

A chance discovery led to a new plastic material that offers protection against corrosion, repairs itself, and can be reused multiple times.

The most popular items in the baby food aisle share a concerning ingredient: They likely contain toxic metals.

Findings from the 2,000-year-old Uluburun shipwreck reveal a complex trade network involving communities of highlander pastoralists.

Findings from the 2,000-year-old Uluburun shipwreck reveal a complex trade network involving communities of highlander pastoralists.

Engineers are starting to understand exactly what goes on when doctors pump contrast agents into your body for an MRI scan.

Engineers are starting to understand exactly what goes on when doctors pump contrast agents into your body for an MRI scan.