endocrine disruptors
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Eruption of Scabies Infections Hits UK
The UK is facing an eruption of scabies, an itchy skin infestation caused by mites. Dermatologists across the country are reporting a rise in scabies cases, fueled by shortages of the medications most commonly used to treat it. These cases are disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations, such as those living in elder care facilities and other…
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‘Underwater Roombas’ Help Start Cleanup of Decades-Old Toxic Waste Dump Along California Coast
A research vessel launched this week is on an urgent mission to map out damage from a long-overlooked crisis on the ocean floor, and they’re putting robots to work to help.