Published Jun 15, 2021
Ep 75 Mercury: The cost of progress
Explore the multifaceted dangers of mercury as the hosts delve into its medical use, the catastrophic Minamata disaster, and its toxicological effects, weaving science, history, and human resilience into a compelling narrative on the costs of progress.
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