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Arsenic in rice can harm your health. Consumer Reports' 2026 tests identify rices low in arsenic. Plus CR has tips for ...

When drinking water is stored in containers, a thin layer of microorganisms can grow at the interface of the container and water. This thin layer is called a biofilm. It’s made up of bacteria that ...

For decades, scientists trying to build better catalysts have relied on a single guiding principle: there is one sweet spot, one peak of performance, and the best catalyst design is whichever one ...

Researchers at the University of Toronto Engineering have developed six new metal alloys using ...

Some 40 years ago, physicists noticed certain metals were conducting electricity in a bizarre way no one could explain. New ...

Here is your 2026 hard rock + metal album release calendar and all of this week's newest albums! Each week is loaded with new rock and metal releases and keeping track of it all can be pretty ...