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Fungicide cuts fly egg production by 37%, study says
New research reveals that even low, common-use levels of the fungicide chlorothalonil severely damage the survival and reproductive abilities of beneficial insects.
In a twist, study finds more microplastics in drinks from glass bottles than plastic ones
Contrary to expectations, a new study found that paint shedding from metal caps makes drinks in glass bottles a more significant source of microplastic contamination than those in plastic.
‘Heavy metals’ contaminate 17% of the world’s croplands, say scientists
Jagannath Biswakarma, University of Bristol Nearly 17% of the world’s croplands are contaminated with “heavy metals”, according to…