Bats are something like a mammalian canary in a coal mine. Researchers issue ominous warning over hazard threatening bats: ...

Bioaccumulation occurs when toxins build up - or accumulate - in a food chain. The animals at the top of the food chain are affected most severely. DDT is an insecticide that was widely used in ...

Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring was a landmark in the development of the modern environmental movement. Her scientific perspective about the effect of pesticides on the natural world sparked ...

Bioaccumulation: The process by which substances, such as toxins, accumulate in an organism over time, often leading to higher concentrations than those found in the surrounding environment.

The presence of OPEs in marine environments raises concerns about their potential toxic effects on marine life, although the extent of bioaccumulation and biomagnification remains unclear.

They found bioaccumulation of toxic lead and manganese in monoculture areas. Image courtesy of Julián Barillaro. The findings of both studies point to risks for bat populations and the ecosystem ...