Japan A fascinating look at the Nambu-tekki cast iron process Thom Dunn

heavy metals Lindt admits its lead-filled chocolate bars don't really use "finest ingredients" — that was just boastful "puffery" Carla Sinclair

health Use this report to find chocolate with safer levels of heavy metals Jennifer Sandlin

pollution A pandemic seems like a great time to *checks notes* weaken regulations on toxic pollutants? Thom Dunn

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Science Tea brewing process filters 15% of water lead, new research shows Ellsworth Toohey

Food Lead found in protein powders Rob Beschizza

Science The heroic mollusks that guard the water supply of an entire city Ruben Bolling

Nature Beachcomber shares his recipe for making sea salt Popkin

healthcare Washing away pesticides works Carolyn Townsend

consumer reports Consumer Reports warns against Lunchables due to high sodium, lead, cadmium, and toxins Mark Frauenfelder

Food Lead-tainted fruit snacks sicken dozens of children Rob Beschizza

Space Exoplanet "like a mirror" due to metallic clouds Rob Beschizza

climate change The Guardian profiles the "Tyre Extinguishers" – an international group that deflates tires of SUVs parked on streets Mark Frauenfelder

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bon appétit Food scientist thinks people should overcome their reluctance to eat maggots that feed on waste Mark Frauenfelder

fireworks Government safety video reminds us that fireworks are no joke Rusty Blazenhoff