26 Oct, 2025
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Pool Chlorine Scent Exposed: Urine and Sweat Create the Real Stench

Scientist Reveals the Stomach-Churning Truth About Chlorine Smell in Swimming Pools By Xantha Leatham, Executive Science Editor Published: 10:21 BST, 24 July 2025 | Updated: 10:21 BST, 24 July 2025 Substances like sweat and urine in pools react with chlorine to form chloramines, creating health risks (File Image). Planning a refreshing dip this summer? Public […]

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Corn Sweat’ Deepens Sweltering Weeklong Heat Dome Scorching Millions in U.S.

"Corn Sweat" Intensifies Record-Breaking U.S. Heat Wave A dangerous heat dome fueled by Midwest corn crops is scorching over 200 million Americans, with temperatures topping 100°F (38°C) in 30 states. The phenomenon, dubbed "corn sweat," occurs when cornfields release moisture through evapotranspiration—a natural process where plants emit water vapor. Combined with a heat dome trapping […]