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An international team of scientists used sensitive instruments to show that oil from human skin reacts with ozone to generate potent, free radicals. These chemicals can further react with most organic compounds present in the indoor environment to produce dangerous pollutants.

Caught on Camera

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Caught on Camera

Caught on Camera

See some of the coolest images recently featured by The Scientist

See some of the coolest images recently featured by The Scientist

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This young crustacean (Idotea balthica) carries the stained spermatia (blue) of the red algae Gracilaria gracilis on its body, marking the first known example of an animal facilitating fertilization in this ancient photosynthetic lineage.

Caught on Camera

The Scientist Staff | Oct 17, 2022 | 3 min read

See some of the coolest images recently featured by The Scientist

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Caught on Camera

The Scientist Staff | Aug 15, 2022 | 2 min read

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Male Snakes Cannibalizing Females Present Evolutionary Puzzle

Chloe Tenn | Nov 15, 2021 | 4 min read

The Scientist speaks with organismal biologist Xavier Glaudas about possible reasons for his recent finding that male Montpellier snakes cannibalize female conspecifics.

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2020 in Pictures

Amanda Heidt | Dec 18, 2020 | 2 min read

This year yielded stunning images of transparent human organs, apex predators, and the world’s response to the ongoing pandemic.

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