NASA To Fly Greenhouse-Gas-Detecting Planes To Gauge Air Pollution Level

Medicine & Technology Jun 28, 2024

NASA will be flying airplanes with equipment that can measure the level of greenhouse gases this summer. Continue reading to learn more.

Diesel Exhaust Could Worsen Existing Lung Disease, Affects Immune System

Feb 26, 2024

Breathing diesel could affect the immune system. Continue reading to learn more.

How Long Does It Take to Get Addicted to Nicotine?

Jan 22, 2024

Nicotine addiction can be immediate. Continue reading to learn more.

Toxic Gas Sensor Monitors Nitrogen Dioxide With High Sensitivity, Uses Nanobranch Material To Improve Detection Limit

Dec 30, 2023

A team of Korean scientists developed a sensor which can detect toxic gas in the atmosphere with low power consumption and ultra-high sensitivity. Read the article to find out more.

What Is Dust? Is It Mostly Dead Skin?

Nov 02, 2023

There's a myth that dust is most made up of dead skin. Continue reading to know if this is true.

Breathing Toxic Air in New York Is Equivalent to Smoking 6 Cigarettes a Day

Jun 09, 2023

The air in New York City is very toxic that it's reportedly like one is smoking. Continue reading for more details.

Air Filtration in Underground Tunnels Using Photocatalytic Porous Concrete

Jun 06, 2023

A new approach in reducing air pollution was developed by a group of Korean scientists where photocatalysis was used in creating construction materials. Learn more about it in this article.

China's Policy Changes To Fight Air Pollution Seem Impressive, But Still a Long Way To Go

May 01, 2023

China’s efforts to reduce air pollution have shown positive results, but the levels are still far from the recommended guidelines. Find out more information in this article.

Exposure to Air Pollution Contributes to Bone Damage in Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis

Feb 22, 2023

Air pollution could cause bone damage in women with osteoporosis. Continue reading to know what the new study says.

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

Tiny Metallic Particles Fill London Underground; Researchers Say These Could Enter One's Bloodstream

Jan 04, 2023

Researchers discover the presence of tiny metallic particles within the London Underground. These particles are small enough to enter the bloodstream. Read to know more about such findings.

China’s Air Pollution Kills 64,000 Babies in the Country Per Year

Dec 05, 2022

Read on to know how air pollution kills babies and what China is doing about it.

Scientists Say There's a Connection Between Middle Age Women's Obesity and Air Pollution

Oct 20, 2022

A new study shows the link between obesity in midlife women and air pollution. Continue reading for in-depth information about the research.

Air Pollution Particles Inhaled by Pregnant Women Can Reach in the Womb

Oct 06, 2022

A new study reveals the presence of air pollution can reach the womb affecting the baby. Read on to get an update about this research.