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Whether it’s tracking toxic chemicals in drinking water or uncovering new mechanisms by which chemicals trigger breast cancer, we publish updates about our work throughout the year.

Here, you’ll find the latest news about our research and our impact. For detailed news about individual projects, please explore Our Science.

Our scientists are also available for interviews, to assist in developing story ideas and provide expert commentary and analysis.

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Alexandra Goho
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Recent News

New study by Silent Spring Institute and UC Berkeley shows people exposed to multiple chemicals that can cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.

While colleges responded to the pandemic by investing in public health infrastructure to curb the spread of Covid-19, higher education’s investments in public health should extend to include reducing harmful chemical exposures as well.

Study from researchers at Brown University and Silent Spring Institute found that inexpensive, easy-to-assemble Corsi-Rosenthal boxes not only protect against COVID-19, but they can also reduce exposures to indoor air pollutants.

Scientists call on regulators to update their methods for screening chemicals that could harm the breast.

New study finds clothing, bedding, and furniture labeled as water- or stain-resistant most likely to have PFAS

In this three-part series, clinicians will learn about the latest science and develop skills for engaging with patients, as well as with communities and policymakers, around strategies for preventing environmental cancers.

Residents in Hyannis on Cape Cod are invited to an Open House on February 19th to learn about the study and meet the team.

List includes potential carcinogens that act by stimulating production of hormones that fuel breast tumors

Findings could explain why women of color in particular are more highly exposed to harmful chemicals

New study led by Silent Spring shows how replacing an old couch with a new one free of flame retardants reduces harmful exposures in the home.