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Lead: What do people know?
By Natalie Lamb, PhD Student at The University of Sheffield and Anglian Water, and chair of the Royal Society of Biology East Anglia branch Most people in the UK are aware that lead is a problem. The presence of lead can have an adverse impact on mental development and may be a factor in behavioural problems. When … Continue reading
Categories: Branches, Latest research, Policy
Tags: drinking water, lead, plumbing, water
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The Physics of Freezing Frogs
By Ellie Welch, science media researcher at STFC’s ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Water is the most ubiquitous substance on the planet, not only covering 70% of the Earth’s surface but also being the most abundant substance found in living things. However, our understanding of water on the molecular level is still limited. Researchers are … Continue reading
Categories: Latest research, Nature
Tags: cell biology, extreme weather, frogs, glycerol, physics, survival, water
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