Cancer
Exposure to air pollution is susceptible to breast cancer
Women working near crowded roads have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, due to traffic-related air pollution, the researchers warn.
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Cancer
Early signs of lung cancer identification
In Vietnam, lung cancer ranks first among 10 common cancers in both sexes and is the leading cause of death. But if found early, you can have much more effective treatme…
Cancer
Young people with cancer are getting more and more and the reason is startling
In the UK, the number of children and adolescents with cancer has increased by 40% compared to 20 years ago. What is the reason?
Cancer
Dust pollution from China spread to Japan
On February 4, the Japanese government issued a health warning to the people when dense dust from China attacked the country.
Cancer
Haze surrounds Chinese cities
Road traffic was interrupted and many flights were canceled after the toxic haze covered the capital of Beijing and many cities in China on February 17.
Cancer
Controversy about plants that cause lung cancer
After years of doubt and controversy, scientists at the University of North Carolina claim that plants can also pollute the air, affecting human health, due to the effec…
Cancer
Beijing atmosphere at dangerous pollution levels
Air pollution in China's Beijing capital has risen to the level of danger to human health, the index today said.
Cancer
The sky of China is dark because of pollution
Pollutants create dense haze in central and eastern China, making the sky darker and visibility falling sharply.
Cancer
China decided to reduce car smoke to cope with pollution
China 's Ministry of Environmental Protection said it will take measures to reduce emissions from cars after smog over 30 cities over the past few days.
Cancer
Beijing is blind in toxic gas
Air pollution in the Chinese capital today continues to be serious, as toxic dust mixed in the dew covered the entire city.
Cancer
Beijing darkened again because of pollution
Beijing city officials warned people to limit their home leave because of the recurring haze and air pollution indicators that are far above safety thresholds.
Cancer
WHO calls for improved air quality
World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday warned that air quality in many countries around the world has reached a level of harm to human health.
Science invention
Air filter station and bus stop
A bus-shaped air filter device was installed and tested at Tsinghua University, Beijing before replicating the model.
Science invention
Produce 'gasoline' from CO2 and sunlight
New technology from US scientists can help create a new fuel for cars
Computer science
Hestia - the system for estimating air emissions
Experts at Arizona State University (USA) have launched a new software system capable of estimating greenhouse gas emissions in an urban area, on roads and buildings.