chemicals
Will Trump's EPA Address the Likely Carcinogen In Our Drinking Water?
People are exposed to more than 10 times the "safe" amount of this chemical in east LA.
Women of Color Are Bearing the Brunt of a Toxic Beauty Industry
Inconclusive science and social pressures are putting women's health at risk.
Boxed Mac n' Cheese Contains a Chemical You Don't Want to Eat
All varieties tested contained a hormone-disrupting chemical.
Paintings Break Down Exactly What Happens on Psychedelic Drugs
Kelsey Brookes visualizing psychotropics like LSD.
Removing Glyphosate from Our Food Won't Make Us Safer
The most commonly used herbicide in the world is not worse than the things it would be replaced with.
A Common Bug Killer May Be Causing Problems in Kids
High levels of exposure are linked to both autism and ADHD.
Study Finds that Fast Food Packaging Still Contains Carcinogenic Chemicals
Burger wrappers and pizza boxes could be as bad for you—or worse—than the food they contain.
Under a Microscope, Heavy Metals Look Like Crystal Kingdoms
Chemicals and equations are a glimmering audiovisual feast in this macro 4K film.
The EPA Will Begin Regulating These 10 Chemicals as Potentially Toxic
Asbestos makes the list, but the others are less well known. And the big question remains: will the agency be able to keep doing this under President Trump?