A new NASA-linked study suggests fungal spores may endure deep space and Mars-like conditions, raising contamination fears.

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Biohazardous agent refers to an agent that is biological in nature, capable of self-replication, and has the capacity to produce deleterious effects upon biological organisms. Biohazardous agents ...

Exposure to chemical and biological contaminants on the fire ground is an increasing concern for long-term fire fighter health. Cancer and other diseases resulting from chronic exposures has become a ...

(Beyond Pesticides, October 23, 2025) A global literature review of pesticide residues in marine seaweed, published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, highlights the widespread presence of pesticides in ...

A critical review of quality assurance practices in microplastic monitoring found that some published QA/QC protocols recommend wearing gloves to prevent skin oils and biological contamination from ...