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Pesticides – News and Features

A hedgerow.
News

Hedgerows Increase Soil Carbon Storage by 40%

A study found that hedgerows store 40% more carbon than nearby grasslands, regardless of soil type or climate. The research supports UK climate targets and highlights the role of hedgerows in biodiversity, soil health and carbon sequestration.
Scientist in white lab coat holding a green earth to represent lab sustainability.
Industry Insight

Chromatography and Sustainability: A Path Forward

Traditional chromatographic techniques raise significant environmental concerns. Addressing these issues is critical to making chromatography not only a powerful analytical tool but a more eco-friendly and responsible choice for future applications.
Crops in a farm.
News

Africa's Mountain Farmers Are Losing Their Crop Yields to Climate Change

An international study highlights the impacts of climate change on African mountain communities, where farmers report rising temperatures, reduced rainfall and declining crop yields.
Blue pharmaceutical capsule with microbeads floating among neuron-like structures, illustrating microphysiological systems.
Article

Integrating Complex In Vitro Models Into the Regulatory Pipeline

C-Path, a nonprofit organization created to improve drug development, has been working to facilitate the adoption of MPS as drug development tools in regulatory science. In this interview, we learn how.
A glass of water on a table.
News

Optical Fiber Sensor Helps Detect Arsenic Contamination in Drinking Water

Researchers have developed a new optical sensor that provides a simple way to achieve real-time detection of extremely low levels of arsenic in water.
A lithium-ion battery in a plastic case in a laptop.
News

Flame Retardants in Plastic Battery Cases May Do More Harm Than Good

One common strategy to prevent lithium-ion battery fires may cause serious harm to health and not work to stop the fires.
A person's cupped hands hold biochar.
News

Biochar Reduces the Risks of DDT-Contaminated Soil

Researchers have developed a new method to manage ecological risks from the DDT toxin by binding it with biochar.
A fish.
News

A Quarter of Freshwater Species Are at Risk of Extinction

A study finds 24% of freshwater species, including crabs, dragonflies and fishes, face extinction due to habitat loss, pollution and climate change. Wetland loss and underfunded research compound the crisis.
A woman drinking a protein powder shake.
News

Nearly Half of Protein Powders Contain Dangerous Levels of Toxic Metals

A new report reveals alarming levels of toxic heavy metals in protein powders, with nearly 50% of products exceeding safety thresholds for lead, cadmium and arsenic. The study highlights organic and plant-based powders as the most contaminated.
Two stray dogs.
News

Mutation Rates Don’t Explain Genetic Differences in Chornobyl Dogs

Researchers from NC State and Columbia University analyzed the genomes of dogs in Chornobyl City and the nearby Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), revealing no evidence of radiation-induced genetic mutations.
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