Air pollution
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Pollution May Change Your Brain
By Remy Melina published
Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to learning problems and depression, a study on mice suggests.
Warmer Weather May Be Linked to Worsened Heart Health
By Rachael Rettner published
Rising temperatures and pollution levels may act together to worsen heart health
Californians Could Use Cell Phones to Track Air Pollution
By Jeremy Hsu published
Cell phones may be used to take snapshots of air pollution.
Fishless Lake in Adirondacks Shows Signs of Recovery
By Monica Heger published
Acid rain killed the fish, but ecosystems could thrive again.
Pesky Kudzu Vines Could Increase Ozone Pollution
By Andrea Thompson published
Major kudzu invasion could cause more ozone pollution, study finds.
Asian Monsoons Spread Pollutants
By Live Science Staff published
Monsoon circulations pull pollutants into upper layer of atmosphere where longer-lived, travel globally.
Air Pollution Slows Down Women Marathoners
By Live Science Staff published
Dirty air could hinder the performance of women in marathons.
Smog Stresses Skin Cells
By Live Science Staff published
Smog is nasty enough in the atmosphere, and now research suggests it damages human skin cells as well.
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