Health
How does air pollution increase the risk of infertility?
New research suggests that exposure to air pollutants may harm the development of eggs, sperm and embryos, increasing the risk of infertility.
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Health
Potential contaminants in the gym
In addition to pollution from exercise equipment, gym ventilation systems can unintentionally draw in pollutants from outside sources, according to researchers.
Environment
The level of toxicity that many people do not know when driving cars today
Cars are a familiar means of transportation that bring convenience to people's living and working lives. However, with internal combustion engine cars, the exhaust gases…
Antibiotic resistance
Air pollution increases the risk of antibiotic resistance
According to a study published in the journal Lancet Planetary Health, air pollution can make antibiotic resistance worse.
Health
How dangerous is red dust to health?
Red dust has soil dust components, it is not only construction dust but also belongs to the group of air pollutants.
Medicine - Health
Germs of cancer from a gas leak in the family
If a household gas stove leaks, people are at risk of being exposed to dozens of pollutant compounds, including cancer-causing agents such as benzene.
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
Development of a compound that absorbs pollutants from the air
A team of European and Israeli engineers have developed a graphene-titanium dioxide mixture that covers the surface of buildings or streets that can absorb pollutants to…
Discover science
Method of filtering styrene pollutants in water
Using granular activated carbon combined with aeration through the insert tower can help filter styrene contaminated water.
Oceanography
Sea turtles get their heads in water pipes to eat waste
Images of rare pineapple tortoise and a few fish feeding near the sewage pipes cause concern about pollution on Boracay Island.
Health
Particles polluting the air 'squeeze' into the placenta?
These particles enter the placenta through the mother's breathing activity.
Oceanography
Spooky 'blue tears' spread across the Chinese sea
The phenomenon of virtual green tears is spreading in the East China Sea, poisoning many marine organisms and can cause illness for humans.
Biology
Genetically modified plants can clean up polluted air
A rabbit gene has been introduced into conventional indoor plants, giving them the power to filter harmful air pollution.
Discover science
The new invention using graphene creates clean water from polluted seawater in a simple step
There are still 2.1 billion people in the world still without clean water.
Discover science
Impact of pollutants on marine mammals
Extensive research on marine pollutants in marine mammals shows that these animals are exposed to toxic insecticidal compounds such as DDTs and PCBs.