How scientists are using dragonflies to study mercury in our waterways

from Idaho Matters · host Boise State Public Radio

Mercury is a toxic chemical that can have devastating effects when it gets into our waterways. That's why scientists have been working on a new way to measure contamination levels using baby dragonflies.

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