Scientists show for the first time that toxic substances used in laptops, baby seats, and smartphones can easily penetrate human skin and enter the bloodstream. Fire retardants in products are toxic to both adults and children. The study reveals these substances persist in the environment and can penetrate the skin, potentially disrupting child development and leading to cancer.
The leak of details about the Mazda 6 EV caused quite a stir on Chinese social media. It is there that low-resolution images of the new electric sedan appeared, which is set to debut at this year's Beijing Auto Show. Mazda EZ-6, as a highly anticipated electric vehicle, opens a new chapter in the Japanese manufacturer's electrification strategy.
The recent heatwave that swept through West Africa and the Sahel region is recognized as a direct effect of human-induced climate change. Scientists from the World Weather Attribution group confirm that the extremely high temperatures observed would not have been possible without the long-term impact of greenhouse gas emissions from coal, oil, and gas usage. Last month, temperatures in Mali exceeded 48°C, leading to tragic consequences—hundreds of deaths directly linked to this extreme weather phenomenon by local hospitals.
In recent days, following a carefully planned operation, officers from the Warsaw Okęcie Airport Police Station arrested a 26-year-old man suspected of attempting to smuggle significant quantities of psychotropic substances to the United States. The resident of Warsaw, a citizen of Ukraine, was caught by surprise when officers discovered contents in his air parcel significantly different from what had been declared.
In an exceptional divorce process in the British Isles, an unusual event occurred, raising numerous fundamental questions about the limits of the law and human nature. This story, which began in 2023, sparked a lively debate about lawyers' responsibility, justice, and the consequences of accidental errors.