Method recovers rare earth metal from old lightbulbs

"There is an urgent need for sustainable and uncomplicated methods for separating and recovering these strategic raw materials..."

ETH Zurich • futurity
July 18, 2024 ~7 min

Tampons contain toxic metals like arsenic and lead

"To our knowledge, this is the first paper to measure metals in tampons. Concerningly, we found concentrations of all metals we tested for..."

UC Berkeley • futurity
July 9, 2024 ~5 min


You don’t need to worry about metals in dark chocolate

Dark chocolate can sometimes contain traces of cadmium and lead, but a study finds that consuming an ounce per day poses no risk for adults.

Andrew Yawn-Tulane • futurity
June 6, 2024 ~5 min

Lots of space launches alter metals in atmosphere

"We are finding this human-made material in what we consider a pristine area of the atmosphere," the stratosphere.

Brittany Steff - Purdue • futurity
Oct. 20, 2023 ~8 min

New theory may clarify mystery of gold in Earth’s mantle

A new theory may explain how gold, platinum, and other precious metals found their way to shallow pockets within Earth’s mantle.

Jim Shelton-Yale • futurity
Oct. 11, 2023 ~5 min

More cadmium in urine of women with endometriosis

Women with a history of endometriosis have higher concentrations of the toxic metal cadmium in their urine, a new study shows.

Nardy Baeza Bickel-Michigan State • futurity
July 27, 2023 ~5 min

Some common drinks contain elevated levels of toxic metals

Researchers tested 60 beverages, including mixed-fruit juices and soft drinks, and found elevated levels of toxic metals in five of them.

Andrew Yawn-Tulane • futurity
May 5, 2023 ~5 min

Fluorescent corrosion protection material repairs itself

A chance discovery led to a new plastic material that offers protection against corrosion, repairs itself, and can be reused multiple times.

Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich • futurity
March 13, 2023 ~7 min


Many baby foods contain toxic metals

The most popular items in the baby food aisle share a concerning ingredient: They likely contain toxic metals.

David Hill-Buffalo • futurity
Feb. 6, 2023 ~7 min

Many baby foods contain toxic metals

The most popular items in the baby food aisle share a concerning ingredient: They likely contain toxic metals.

David Hill-Buffalo • futurity
Feb. 6, 2023 ~7 min

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