Air pollution
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High Ozone Levels Linked to Cardiac Arrest
By Rachael Rettner published
A city's ozone levels are linked to people's risk of cardiac arrest.
Using Planes to Fix Air-Pollution Satellites
By Becky Oskin published
NASA planes track pollution to figure out how to improve air-quality monitoring from space.
Air Pollution May Lower Birth Weight
By Lindsey Konkel published
Moms-to-be who are exposed to outdoor air pollution may have smaller babies.
Car Pollution Linked to Autism
By Rachael Rettner published
Exposure to air pollution from cars in early life may increase the risk of autism, a new study suggests.
Vitamin C May Lessen Air Pollution Effects
By Lindsey Konkel published
A new study adds to the growing evidence that antioxidants may combat some of the effects of air pollution on the body.
Tracking Hazardous Substances in Cities
By Nina Månsson published
In Stockholm, scientists measure flow of hazardous substances in urban areas.
Air Pollution Linked with Stillbirth Risk
By Joe Brownstein published
A new study of air pollution levels in New Jersey has found an increased risk of stillbirths among women exposed to specific pollutants.
Keeping Air Pollution from Spoiling Da Vinci's 'Last Supper'
By Remy Melina published
Leonardo Da Vinci's masterpiece "The Last Supper" faces the risk of damage from air pollution due to its location in Milan, one of Western Europe's most polluted cities.
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