Sweet smell of death

Chemicals from cosmetics, adhesives and plastics can disrupt hormone function and cause birth defects

Playing God

The creation of the first artificial dna gives rise to endless possibilities

Micro is big. Talk nano

Researchers studying the health effects of tiny particles from vehicular emissions are finding out more on a new threat: nanoparticles

Sands of cancer

Thorium in the sands of Kerala's Chavara-Neendakara area alters DNA sequence of the local population

Book review: Plastics for Environment & Sustainable Development

For those concerned about the 'plastic age' in which we live, this 'eco-assessment study' is a must read. But do not go by the report's name, for …

Making love in the time of radioactivity

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster has not only affected human beings, but has even drastically changed the lives of worms. Scientists have recently …

The iron bar

Fluoride in water and food blocks iron absorption, leads to anaemia among pregnant women  

A village crippled by fluorosis

Government offers Rs 25,000 each to 109 BPL families to relocate; villagers turn down the offer

Suicide rate in US army is rising every year

American journalist Dahr Jamail has written two books on the fallout of the US occupation in Iraq. In an interview over Skype Jamail told Moyna …

Why are we all falling ill

The pursuit of unsustainable economic growth, bad development policy, lack of good science, and poverty are a prescription for ill-health. These …

When wealth is not health

India's economic growth has come at a terrible price. In two decades, while the GDP more than doubled, vehicular pollution increased eight times …

Threat of a retardant

Highest level of toxic pbde found in Virginia fish

Toxic future

Spicy solution

Cloves can stop hazardous asbestos fibres from escaping into the air

Born loser

Herbicides are the culprits

Lethal mix

Hormone disruptors like BPA and BPS cause more harm when acting in combination

Guinea pig out, computer in

Computer-based methods can accurately predict drug side-effects

Toxic legacy

Nitrate pollution in California could affect 260,000 people

Nanotech’s mega hazard

Nanoparticles are harmful, but India is yet to regulate their use

Women in danger

Another dead sea

Children of Chernobyl

The nightmare is not over yet

Hell in our cities

CHECKING POLLUTION

Counteractive

Do mosquito repellents have adverse health effects?