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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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 ...

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: While science has a solid grasp on calculating drag and resistance on microscopic spherical objects, particles like dust, microplastics, and viruses ...

A new study estimates that adults inhale up to 68,000 microplastic particles per day inside homes and cars, with most particles small enough to reach deep into the lungs. (Image by Nadiia Yakovenko, ...

In less than a millionth of a second after a nuclear detonation or a severe nuclear reactor accident, an enormous burst of ...

Air purifiers use filters to trap airborne irritants like pollution, allergens, and smoke. The best purifiers have HEPA filters and a carbon filtration system to also trap odors. When choosing a ...

If you’re only looking at price when choosing an air purifier, you’re probably ignoring the specs that matter most.

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 ...