Wildfire Smoke: Here's How This Air Pollution Driver Poses Significant Health Risks

Medicine & Technology May 17, 2024

Wildfire smoke is one of the primary drivers of air pollution in some areas, and it is very dangerous to health. Read to learn more.

Hair Care Products Release Volatile Compounds, Affecting Indoor Air Quality

Dec 06, 2023

Hair care products release volatile organic compounds from heat styling techniques, like straightening, intensify the emission of these compounds and affecting indoor air quality. Continue reading to learn more.

Air Pollution in Africa: New Report Calls For International Action, Tailored Solutions To Address the Global Problem

Nov 08, 2023

Despite the pressing air quality issue in Africa, only minimal efforts have been exerted to address the matter. Read to learn more.

Trees Do Not Always Lead to Improved Urban Air Quality; Contributes to Air Pollution, Study Reveals

Aug 15, 2023

A research study reveals that trees are not always a miracle cure for improving air quality and they can actually contribute to air pollution. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Chess Players' Cognitive Thinking Faces New Opponent: Lower Air Quality Harming Brain Ignition

Feb 02, 2023

In a new study, chess player's cognitive thinking affects their performance due to the low air quality in the room. Know the relation of air and brain function, read on to know more!

Air Quality in Subway Stations Near River Tunnels Have Higher Levels of Hazardous Pollutants, Study Reveals

Jan 11, 2023

Commuters of subway stations near rivers are exposed to higher concentrations of air pollutants than other stations. Read the article to know more about the system's poor air quality

Germicidal Ultraviolet Lamps Disinfect Air But Also Transform Airborne Compounds Into Harmful Substances [STUDY]

Dec 08, 2022

American Chemical Society (ACS) researchers modeled how UVC sanitizing light from germicidal ultraviolet lamps have a trade-off between disinfecting air and producing air pollutants Read the article to learn more about

Minishocks in Plants Due to Thunderstorms Can Affect Hydroxyl Radicals, Altering Air Quality

Oct 24, 2022

New research reveals that plant-based sparks released radicals that may affect air quality. Continue reading to know more about the study.

Google Maps Adds Air Quality Index to Help Users Decide Where to Go and Avoid Places With High Pollution Level

Jun 13, 2022

Google Maps added an air quality index in its latest update. Read on to know why this is important and how air pollution could affect your brain.

Coronavirus Pandemic Linked to Reduced Lightning Incidence With the Help of Aerosols Released Into the Atmosphere

Jan 24, 2022

Scientists recently discovered that there may be a connection between the current global health crisis and the reduced incidence of lightning reported during the worldwide shutdown during last year's spring season.

Ozone Pollution Decline Observed During Pandemic Lockdown as Global Emissions Dropped by 15%

Jun 15, 2021

The pandemic that started last year not just saved even more people from developing COVID-19, but contributed to the ozone population decline, as well.

Outdoor Air Pollution Can Also Affect Indoor Air, Study Shows

Feb 24, 2021

Study shows that outdoor air pollution, such as fireworks and wildfires, also affects the indoor air quality. Researchers call for filter upgrades to mitigate contaminant intrusion.

South Asia's Worsening Air Pollution Is Causing Pregnancy Loss, Study

Jan 07, 2021

A new study suggests that air pollution has increased the risk of having pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and stillbirth each year across India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

Link Between Sweat, Bleach and Gym Air Quality

Jan 06, 2021

A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder recently found that one sweaty, gasping exercising individual emits as many chemicals from his body as up to five inactive individuals.

Is the Air You Breathe In Your Office Clean Enough?

Dec 15, 2020

Due to the pandemic, HVAC systems are getting attention on whether they release clean air or not.