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Natural acids in soil could protect rice from toxic nanoparticles

Lab experiments may overestimate some environmental impacts, study suggests

a field of rice

DOSE OF DIRT  Common soil components may render toxic nanoparticles harmless to rice plants.

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By Beth Mole

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