New research suggests that lead pollution from ancient Roman mining and metal production may have lowered intelligence levels across the Empire.

Ancient Rome’s relentless lead pollution may have dimmed the intellect of its citizens, leaving a toxic legacy that survives ...

New research finds that pollution from ancient silver and lead mining during the Roman Empire resulted in lowered ...

A study analyzing Arctic ice cores reveals that lead pollution during the Roman Empire's height contributed to an estimated 2 ...

Lead contamination has long been recognized as a significant public health hazard, even at low exposure levels. A recent ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

Under the Clean Air Act, EPA requires an NSR permit — possibly accompanied by stricter pollution controls — when such ...

Researchers say the massive expansion of mining and the processing of metal ores caused airborne lead pollution to soar ...

Lead pollution in ancient Rome likely dropped the average IQ, a study found. The research is based on an analysis of ice ...

New Delhi experienced light rainfall due to a western disturbance, leading to colder temperatures but air quality remains ...

The researchers first took measurements of lead deposited in three Arctic ice cores every year between 500 BCE and 600 CE using techniques they have reported before. They found that lead emissions ...