Science news articles about 'mercury contamination'

... for human consumption. "Dolphins may be becoming stranded as a direct consequence of mercury contamination which damages their neurological system. They become potentially confused and disorientated ...

Detecting mercury pollution could become a lot easier, thanks to a new visual technique developed by scientists in China

... Previously, Blum and coworkers investigated the possibility of using the method to identify sources of mercury contamination in fish. The coal project was more challenging because of the difficulty ...

... mercury in fish and dental samples, two substances at the center of public concern about mercury contamination. The technique involves a fluorescent substance that glows bright green when it comes ...

... Asia, make their way into the North Pacific Ocean and as a result contaminate tuna and other seafood. Because much of the mercury that enters the North Pacific comes from the atmosphere, scientists ...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. Geological Survey scientists say they have detected mercury contamination in every fish sampled in 291 streams across the United States.

... , of The Nature Conservancy, comments, "Deposited pollutants have tangible human impacts. Mercury contamination results in fish that are unsafe to eat. Acidification kills fish and strips nutrients ...

... agency wants to relax warnings about eating mercury-contaminated fish. A leaked draft report, ... benefits of eating fish may outweigh the risks of ingesting mercury even for pregnant women and children. ...