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Paola Russo

Paola Russo is an associate editor at Biology Insights specializing in household material safety. Living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, she worked in product compliance and safety verification for a consumer goods company. Russo applies that testing background to reporting on kitchenware and non-toxic home furnishings.

How Many Types of Asbestos Are There? All 6 Explained Safety
Are Hand Warmers Dangerous? What You Need to Know Safety
Is Viscose a Natural or Synthetic Fiber?Chemistry
Are Asbestos Fibers Visible to the Naked Eye?Physics
Is Styrofoam and Polystyrene the Same Thing?Chemistry
Banana Fibre: Characteristics, Uses, and Benefits Botany
Are Lead Weights Dangerous? The Risks Explained Safety
Is Borosilicate Glass Non-Toxic and Safe?Chemistry
Are Polyester Curtains Toxic?Safety
What Does Latex Come From? The Natural & Synthetic Origins Botany
Is Carote Non-Toxic? Coating, Safety & Testing Safety
What Are Man Made Fibres? Types, Uses & How They’re Made Chemistry
What Are Styrofoam Cups Made Of?Chemistry
Is PVC a Thermosetting or Thermoplastic Material?Chemistry
Is Black Residue on Stainless Steel Harmful?Safety
Is Spandex a Natural or Synthetic Fiber?Chemistry
What Is Polyurethane Material Made Of and Used For?Chemistry
What Is the Difference Between Plastic and Acrylic?Chemistry
What Chemicals Are in Cardboard?Chemistry
At What Temperature Does Cotton Burn?Chemistry
What Is Paraffin and How Is It Used?Chemistry
Are Clothes Made of Plastic? The Truth About Synthetic Fibers Chemistry
Can Heat Damage Glasses Lenses?Safety
How to Tell If Lenses Are Plastic or Polycarbonate Eyes & ENT
Plant Fibres: Types, Uses, and Importance Botany
What Is Pine Resin and What Is It Used For?Botany
What Is Copal Resin? Its Uses, Types, and Origins Botany
Is Rubberwood Toxic? A Look at Its Safety and Risks Environment
Does Stainless Steel Cause Cancer?Cancer
How Is Silk Made? From Silkworm to Finished Fabric Bugs