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October 21, 2019

Lead pollution from Native Americans attributed to crushing galena for glitter paint, adornments

Native American use of galena at Kincaid Mounds, a settlement occupied during the Mississippian period (1150 to 1450 CE), resulted in more than 1.5 metric tons of lead pollution deposited in a small lake near the Ohio River. New data from IUPUI researchers found the lead did not originate from this Southern Illinois settlement but instead was brought to the site from other Midwest sources.

June 20, 2019

Previously unknown mechanism causes increased forest water use, new study says

June 17, 2019

What does the dust in your home mean for your health?

You vacuum it, sweep it and wipe it off your furniture. But do you know what it actually is - and how it may affect your health? Don't feel bad if you're clueless about your dust. Scientists are not that far ahead of you in terms of understanding the sources and health risks of indoor air and particles

March 14, 2019

Filippelli, GeoHealth journal win award from the Association of American Publishers

October 23, 2018

Nitrogen study casts doubt on ability of plants to continue absorbing same amounts of carbon dioxide

A new study casts doubt as to whether plants will continue to absorb as much carbon dioxide in the future as they have in the past due to declining availability of nitrogen in certain parts of the world.