The trouble with lead is that it is so useful. Although the least revered of the classical mretals, its physical, chemical and mechanical properties gave it virtues that the ancients appreciated.

Over the past few years, their research group has been investigating the potential use of pencil lead, one of the simplest ...

On January 5, 2025, the FDA proposed new guidelines that reduce the maximum allowable lead levels in a variety of baby foods. Under the updated regulations, the FDA has reduced the allowable lead ...

Neighborhood results: Samples of ash gathered right in front of burned homes in Altadena tended to have higher levels of lead. Material gathered from nearby neighborhoods had barely any lead.

“With our new technology, we can make the hybrid perovskite materials intrinsically more stable. By replacing the toxic lead, these new materials are better for the environment, and can also be ...