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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Britain is at growing risk of a chemical and biological attack due to a ‘breakdown of world order’ as states ignore international rules. Wallace suggested the internet could be to blame for the increasing threat, amid fears those set on using chemical weapons against their opponents can find a wealth … Read more
Einsteinium, the elusive 99th element on the periodic table, has been created and captured, allowing some of its properties to be characterised for the first time. Not naturally occurring on Earth, the so-called ‘synthetic element’ was first discovered among the debris of the first-ever hydrogen bomb back in 1952. Since then, very few experiments have ever been … Read more
Spinach plant sends email! Chemical sensors on Popeye’s favourite vegetable can be used to fire off messages, scientists say Scientists say they have taught the spinach plant ‘to communicate by email’ Discovery was made as part of a project to help detect hidden landmines Plants’ roots can suck up chemicals found in explosives, called nitroaromatics … Read more
A mother-of-one has claimed that she was left with chemical burns after she accidentally ate a handful of mini fireworks thinking they were popping candy. Lisa Boothroyd, from Rugby, Warwickshire, said she found the multicoloured box of Fun Snaps among the lollipops in a Costcutter store when she was buying snacks for her and her … Read more
Chemical stockpile that caused Beirut explosion ‘was shipped by business with ties to figures linked to Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’ Three figures with ties to the Syrian regime shared London office with Savaro Ltd Savaro reportedly purchased 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate that blew up George Haswani and Imad and Mudalal Khuri are Syrian-Russian nationals They … Read more
Man is seriously injured with chemical burns after huge ‘explosion’ on industrial estate near Manchester Man in his 30s suffered chemical burns after explosion’ on an industrial estate Emergency services called to Cadishead, Greater Manchester, shortly after 11am An onlooker said the noise sounded like ‘something exploding or collapsing’ By Bhvishya Patel For Mailonline Published: 17:58 … Read more
Vladimir Putin’s daughter’s wedding photos have been leaked as a report claims his son-in-law bought a $380million stake in Russian petrochemical firm for $100 after marrying her. Kirill Shamalov, 38, bought the stake in petrochemicals giant Sibur at a massively reduced rate months after marrying Putin’s younger daughter Katerina, 34, according to the investigation by iStories. … Read more
A major explosion has occured in a ‘chemical tank’ at a sewge treatment works near Bristol has left several people injured, emergency services have said. Avon Fire and Rescue Service says there has been a number of ‘casulties’ following the ‘serious incident’ at Wessex Water’s water recycling centre in Avonmouth. One eyewitnesses also reported that … Read more
Alcoholism is the most severe form of alcohol abuse and involves the inability to manage drinking habits. It is organised into three categories: mild, moderate and severe. Each category has various symptoms and can cause harmful side effects. If left untreated, any type of alcohol abuse can spiral out of control. Individuals struggling with alcoholism … Read more
‘Chemical attack’ leaves 15 people battling for breath after masked man walks into Pizza Hut, McDonald’s then Tesco and sprays unknown gas into air sparking hazmat emergency response Attack happened on three premises in Upper Gornal just after 7pm last night Pizza Hut, Tesco and McDonald’s were all targeted by a masked man Emergency crews rushed … Read more