Air pollution particles inhaled by pregnant mothers can make their way into the tissues and organs of developing fetuses, according to a new study. Although the health consequences are not yet known, ...

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One of the key findings was that less than three per cent of cloud droplets larger than seven micrometres contain black ...

Magnetite, a tiny particle found in air pollution, can induce signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests. Alzheimer's disease, a type of dementia, leads to memory loss, cognitive ...

When buying a budget air purifier for wildfire season, it’s best to ensure it captures particles smaller than 2.5 microns.

The impact of air pollution on insect health and reproduction is greater than previously understood and could be contributing to global declines in insect populations, including in remote wilderness ...

Representative light microscopy images of carbonaceous (black) particles adherent to red blood cells (red arrows) from healthy volunteers. Each image is from a different adult volunteer. Researchers ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The air we breathe every day is much more than a simple mixture of nitrogen and oxygen (and small amounts of other gases). Every day, we inhale ...

You may not know you need an air purifier until you start using one. Smoke particles, dust, pollen and pet dander are all floating around in the air we breathe. Outdoor pollution, even allergens in ...