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Scientists discover how air pollution may trigger lung cancer in never-smokers
A new mechanism has been identified where very small pollutant particles in the air may trigger lung cancer in people who have never smoked.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 11, 2022


Reducing air pollution important for healthy brain development in children
Study finds that having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on brain development in children
Joseph Shavit
Jun 25, 2022


Eating fish protect our brains from air pollution, study finds
Two servings a week of baked or broiled fish or shellfish may provide enough omega-3 fatty acids to counteract the effects of air pollution
Joseph Shavit
Jun 24, 2022


Diabetes drug reduces risk of heart attacks and strokes
Metformin prevents immune cells and macrophages from releasing dangerous molecules into the blood that promote heart attacks and strokes.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 2, 2022


New process converts air pollution into useful products
UC chemical engineers are developing new processes to convert carbon dioxide into useful products using tandem electrodes.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 19, 2022


Researchers discover how eating fish protects our brains from air pollution
Older women who eat more than one to two servings a week of baked or broiled fish or shellfish may counteract the effects of air pollution.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 3, 2022


Futuristic children’s playground purifies the air powered by kids play
The world’s first biotechnology playground using air-purifying algae has opened at Warsaw’s Copernicus Science Centre.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 13, 2021


New data shows strong air pollution policies lengthen life expectancy
During a truly unprecedented year where some people accustomed to breathing dirty air experienced clean air
Joseph Shavit
Sep 5, 2021
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