Rare Rainforest Tree 'Pycnandra Acuminata' Secretes Poisonous Metal
A rare rainforest tree, called 'Pycnandra acuminata', secretes toxic metal nickel, whenever it is cut. Found on the New South Pacific's New Caledonia island, the tree consists poisonous metal which is secreted in form of blue-green latex. Potent of producing less pollution than conventional mining, the plant species are "threatened by deforestation", stated a Queensland University researcher. Meanwhile, scientists are studying the reasons… read-more
Tags: Pycnandra acuminata, Nickel, Metal, Poisonous metal, Queensland University
Courtesy: Times Now
Lead, Nickel Adulteration Suspected For Mysterious Disease In AP
A report prepared by AIIMS Delhi has found traces of lead and nickel in drinking water and milk at Andhra Pradesh's Eluru district, where people have affected with a strange illness. Health authorities said about 505 people have infected, among them 370 recovered and 120 were being treated. However, one person succumbed to the… read-more
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Metal, India, CMO
Courtesy: The Times of India