Health

A major new study has raised significant questions about the little-understood chemical residues produced by the UK’s growing number of energy-from-waste facilities, revealing a complex mixture of minerals and trace metals that could pose environmental risks if not carefully managed.

Exposure to spring pollen may be linked to poorer performance in high-stakes school exams, particularly in subjects that demand strong mathematical skills, according to new research published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.