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A Banana Bunch of Problems

May 5, 2026 Eirene Ednacot

A banana a day might NOT keep the doctor away. This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Toxic metals from industrial waste can build up in our bodies and cause health problems. In 2015, a mining disaster in Brazil released toxic metal waste into nearby soil.

Telling TAILS

April 27, 2026 Malia Bautista

Are we FISHING for trouble in clear waters? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Agricultural runoff can turn a lake into a pesticide cocktail. Is it SCALING down fish’s lifespans? Enter Kai Huang and team at the University of Wuhan. They looked at unusually small