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10/05/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Disturbing study finds that humans are getting progressively dumber – IQ points now dropping by 7 points with each new generation

The dumbing down of civilization has been codified in a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. A pair of researchers from Norway found that average IQ levels are dropping precipitously, and that with each new generation, people in general are becoming progressively less intelligent. After evaluating the test […]

08/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Pigeons could offer insights to fight disease caused by water and air pollution

Pigeons may be seen as a burden in urban areas because of their unhygienic habits. Contrary to this, experts believe that they could be of use as they could provide insights to fight disease brought about by water and air pollution. This was based on a study conducted by a team of researchers from the […]

01/30/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Natural pollution solutions: Moss can be used to decontaminate soil and water polluted with heavy metals like lead

The horrible situation that unfolded in Flint, Michigan, reminded many people just how serious a problem lead contamination in water can be. Not only is the presence of lead in water problematic on its own, but the current solutions for removing it and other heavy metals leave a lot to be desired. Getting lead out […]

01/14/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Tomato plants grown in heavy metal contaminated soil found to produce contaminated fruit

As many people strive to start out the new year with healthy eating habits, it’s important to keep in mind that choosing the right vegetables is just as important to your health as consuming them in the first place. That’s because vegetables are prone to contamination not only from pesticides but also from the air, […]

06/25/2017 / By Vicki Batts

20 percent of baby food tested positive for LEAD, reveals ten-year study

Out of all the foods you can purchase at the grocery store, you’d tend to think at least baby food would be a safe bet. After all, babies are the most delicate members of our society; they’re tiny, cute and reliant on adults to care for them. You’d think the companies that make baby foods […]

06/13/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Prenatal exposure to lead, a toxic heavy metal, found to increase risk of autism

With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that one out of every 68 children is affected by autism, scientists are actively looking to learn more about this confounding disorder. While environmental and genetic factors have long been investigated as potential causes, an innovative study that examined the makeup of baby teeth has […]

06/08/2017 / By Tracey Watson

BREAKTHROUGH science finds that exposure to toxic heavy metals (and deficiencies in nutritive minerals) linked to AUTISM

Anxious parents the world over have been waiting a long time to get definitive answers about the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD, which now affects one in 68 children, causes serious behavioral, social and communication issues. Though multiple studies have linked vaccines to the spike in autism rates – rates which have increased […]

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