Health
Traffic noise increases early mortality in Europe
According to medical studies, prolonged exposure to excessive noise contributes to increased stress and incidence of serious health complications.
Exposure
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Science story
Why does NASA allow male astronauts to stay in space longer than female astronauts?
Under limits set by NASA in 1989, the limit for an astronaut's career is based on the risk of dying from cancer in excess of a maximum of 3% over a lifetime.
Health
A series of harms to the body when you leave the light on to sleep
Turning off all lights and drawing curtains before bed can help protect your health, according to a recent Northwestern University study.
Environment
Lead poisoning from car smoke reduces IQ of half of the US population
Newly published research shows that lead exposure from car exhaust has lowered the IQ of half of the US population. And a drop in IQ scores is just the beginning of othe…
Scientific application
Light sensor to help warn of sunburn
Tiny fingertip sensor that can be attached to clothing with the ability to change color to signal the time of safe exposure to the sun.
Science story
Why can blue light from screens cause premature aging?
Blue light not only makes you sleepless but also causes premature aging. Here are the explanations of the experts.
New technology
Bracelet for monitoring exposure to dust and Covid-19
Scientists successfully create a wrist-worn air pollution sampling device called Fresh Air. They are also exploring its potential use in monitoring exposure to airborne…
Life
Limiting exposure could save lives by tens of millions of people
The study says the Covid-19 epidemic could kill up to 40 million people worldwide this year if no social distancing measures are taken.
Health
Inhalation of ultra-fine dust may cause heart attack
According to Eurek Alert, scientists have found a link between myocardial infarction and frequent exposure to UFP - an ultra-fine dust of 100 nanometers or smaller in si…
Health
How dangerous is lead drinking water?
Drinking lead-containing water of 0.05 mg / L, children were exposed to lead twice the normal blood level.
Cancer
The culprit causes skin cancer
Exposure to sunlight, radiation, toxic chemicals, cosmetic abuse ... increases the risk of skin cancer.
Environment
Fine dust due to air pollution increases the risk of brain cancer
New research by Canadian scientists shows for the first time the relationship between air-polluting nanoparticles and brain cancer.
Medicine - Health
Pollution caused by vehicle smoke: The leading cause of eye diseases
Research shows that people who are regularly exposed to car exhaust are at high risk of eye diseases, macular degeneration.
Health
How does Amazon forest fire affect human health?
People exposed to dust and smoke from the Amazon forest fire are at risk of being destroyed in the respiratory system, leaving behind sequelae.
Environment
Breathing dusty makes people 'crazy'
Exposure to airborne dust particles from babies is associated with a doubling of the risk of schizophrenia in patients as well as increased personality disorder, depress…