Scientists discover distinct chemical ‘signatures’ for concussion in rugby players’ SPIT

by Mia de Graaf, US Health Editor As athletes of all sports speak out about their brain injury fears, we run through the need-to-know facts about risks, symptoms, tests and research. 1. Concussion is a red herring: Big hits are not the problem, ALL head hits cause damage All sports insist they are doing more … Read more

How credit card purchases trigger the same chemical reaction in the brain as COCAINE

How credit card purchases trigger the same chemical reaction in the brain as COCAINE and drive more spending Contactless payment limit increase to £100 sparked fears over household debt Research suggests credit cards ‘step on the gas’ by putting costs out-of-mind Study found that credit card purchases give the brain the same ‘hit’ as cocaine   … Read more

Chemical residues of grapes in medieval containers hint at a thriving WINE trade in Islamic Sicily

It was unlikely that the residents of Islamic Sicily drank alcohol, but that didn’t stop them being involved in a possible thriving wine trade, according to a new study. Chemical residues of grapes found in medieval containers from Sardinia and Pisa led researchers from the University of York to speculate on how they were used. … Read more

Now stray dogs turn PINK ‘because of pollution from chemical waste’ in Russian city

Now stray dogs turn PINK ‘because of pollution from chemical waste’ in Russian city after another pack turned blue Pink dogs were discovered next to the Kristall factory in Dzerzhinsk in Russia The factory manufactures explosives and ammunition, according to reports A pack of seven stray dogs had turned blue in the same polluted area  By … Read more

Britain is at growing risk of chemical and biological attack, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says

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: Scientists create and capture the 99th chemical element

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

Chemical stockpile that caused Beirut blast ‘shipped by business with ties to Syria’s Assad’

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

Vladimir Putin’s son-in-law ‘bought $380million chemical firm stake for $100’

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

Major incident declared after huge chemical tank explosion at sewage works in Bristol

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

Alcohol blocks a chemical in the brain that focuses our attention, study finds 

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