The cheap device could also allow people to easily and swiftly test their water supplies for lead contamination, researchers say.

Inconsistent EPA regulations stand to put more than 35,000 more US children at risk of lead poisoning, research finds.

The coronavirus pandemic means stagnant water is sitting in the pipes of many buildings. New research will investigate how to turn the taps back on safely.

Water quality can differ in each room of your house. It can also change with the seasons, researchers report.

By adding a phosphate to the water supply before switching to a new disinfectant, cities may be able to prevent resulting lead contamination.

A new way to produce perovskite solar cells using inorganic ingredients limits their defects and lets them last for months.

A new tool can spot contamination from coal fly ash. "Our hope is that this new tracer...will help us provide greater protection to communities at risk."

"Young children are extremely vulnerable to lead poisoning because of their normal crawling, hand-to-mouth, exploratory behavior."

Bangladesh is one of the world's top growers of turmeric, but new research ties lead in turmeric produced in the country to serious health issues.

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