Widespread lead pollution in the Roman era made led to a drop in IQ across Europe, study suggests
"A 2 to 3 points lower IQ doesn't sound like much, but when you apply that to the entire European population, it's quite a ...
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Ancient Romans Breathed in Enough Lead to Lower Their IQs, Study Finds. Did That Toxin Contribute to the Empire’s Fall?
Using Arctic ice core samples, researchers estimate silver mining and smelting released enough lead during the Pax Romana to ...
Scientists studying Arctic ice unlock link between lead pollution and lower IQs in ancient Rome
Researchers measured lead pollution and its impact on human health through Arctic ice-core samples. View on euronews ...
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How Arctic ice cores prove lead pollution may in Ancient Rome have caused empire-wide cognitive decline
Lead pollution from Roman mining and metal production may have lowered intelligence levels across the vast Roman Empire ...
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Ancient Rome’s lead air pollution may have dropped average IQ by up to 3 points
Ancient Rome’s relentless lead pollution may have dimmed the intellect of its citizens, leaving a toxic legacy that survives ...
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Farmers shunning use of nano-urea despite promotion
Despite a strong push from the government and ambitious targets for production and adoption, the fiscal year 2023-24 ...
3 ways Trump’s EPA could use the language of science to weaken pollution controls
For example, the first Trump administration tried to use the principles of transparency to prevent federal agencies from ...
FDA sets limits for lead in many baby foods as California disclosure law takes effect
The FDA has set maximum levels for lead in baby food. A new California law requires baby food makers selling products in the ...
FDA Limits Toxic Lead in Some Baby Foods
The agency issued final guidance that it estimated could reduce lead exposure from processed baby foods by about 20% to 30%.