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Scientists get to solve puzzles every day, because science and research involve finding solutions from the clues that we are given. Puzzles, brainteasers, riddles, and songs are provided for kids' enjoyment.

Lead is a naturally occurring metal found deep within the ground. It occurs in small amounts in ore, along with other elements such as silver, zinc or copper.

Air pollution is a mixture of natural and man-made substances in the air we breathe. It is typically separated into two categories: outdoor air pollution and indoor air pollution.

Protocol for Use with CapSure™ Macro LCM Caps; Protocol for Use with <10mg Frozen Tissue

Molds are microscopic organisms that play an important role in the breakdown of plant and animal matter.

Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable, strong-smelling chemical widely used to make home building products.

Biomarkers are key molecular or cellular events that link a specific environmental exposure to a health outcome.

The Women’s Health Awareness Vaccine Confidence Study aims to understand public opinion, concerns and beliefs about the COVID-19 vaccine and immunizations within the Black community in North Carolina.

Dioxins are mainly byproducts of industrial practices. They are produced through a variety of incineration processes, including improper municipal waste incineration and burning of trash, and can be released into the air during natural processes, such as forest fires and volcanoes.

Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the lung. This inflammatory process can occur along the entire airway from the nose to the lung.

Laser Microdissection provides the following information to NIEHS researchers interested in the process of microdissection.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical produced in large quantities for use primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins.

Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that is widely distributed in the Earth’s crust. It is found in water, air, food, and soil.

Electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) are invisible areas of energy, often referred to as radiation, that are associated with the use of electrical power and various forms of natural and man-made lighting.

NIEHS funds a substantial portfolio of research in the field of environmental health sciences conducted by investigators in many disciplines from various organizations.