Manganese oxides on Mars probably don’t indicate O2

Do manganese oxides support the theory that Mars once had more oxygen? New experiments contradict that view.

Talia Ogliore-WUSTL • futurity
Dec. 23, 2022 ~6 min

Method tames tricky binary chlorine molecule

Scientists report using a simple process to stabilize an unruly binary chloride molecule, manganese trichloride.

Cory Nealon-Buffalo • futurity
Nov. 8, 2022 ~5 min


Neurotoxins in the environment are damaging human brain health – and more frequent fires and floods may make the problem worse

Pollution from more frequent floods and wildfires – exacerbated by the warming climate – is threatening human health and poses particular risks to the brain.

Arnold R. Eiser, Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Drexel University • conversation
Nov. 12, 2021 ~10 min

Special materials let tiny critters deliver big pain

Special materials let ants, spiders, and scorpions send a sharp pain to prey that they wouldn't be able to deliver on their own.

Jim Barlow-Oregon • futurity
Sept. 7, 2021 ~5 min

Special materials let tiny critters deliver big pain

Special materials let ants, spiders, and scorpions send a sharp pain to prey that they wouldn't be able to deliver on their own.

Jim Barlow-Oregon • futurity
Sept. 7, 2021 ~5 min

Higher manganese levels may reduce preeclampsia risk

"These new findings are especially relevant, considering that preeclampsia rates are increasing and we still lack any good strategy for preventing it."

Jonathan Eichberger-Johns Hopkins • futurity
July 7, 2020 ~6 min

Manganese can speed up the danger in lead pipes

Manganese isn't particularly toxic, but it can cause significant—potentially dangerous—changes in the water in lead pipes.

Brandie Jefferson-WUSTL • futurity
July 26, 2019 ~4 min

Manganese exposure can trigger Parkinson’s symptoms

A new study breaks down how maganese exposure puts welders and others at a higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease-like symptoms.

Fred Love-Iowa State • futurity
March 19, 2019 ~3 min


Soda can metal may solve hydrogen fuel cell problem

Manganese, an inexpensive metal used in soda cans could advance one of the most promising sources of renewable energy: hydrogen fuel cells.

Cory Nealon-Buffalo • futurity
Nov. 6, 2018 ~3 min

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