Air Analysis – News and Features

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Air Inside You Home May Be More Polluted Than Outside
Bringing pine scents or other aromas indoors with the help of chemical products rapidly fills the air with nanoscale particles that are small enough to get deep into your lungs, Purdue University engineers have found over a series of studies.

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Air Pollution Exposure May Increase Risk of Prolonged Pregnancy
New Curtin University research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy.

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Air Pollution Dulls the Mind and Complicates Daily Tasks
Scientists discovered that even brief exposure to high concentrations of particulate matter may impair a person’s ability to focus on tasks, avoid distractions and behave in a socially acceptable manner.

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Coal Emissions Are Cosing India $800 Million a Year in Failed Crops
A Stanford study finds that coal-fired power plants in India reduce wheat and rice yields by 10%, with NO2 emissions harming crops up to 100 km away. Cutting emissions could increase food production by nearly $820 million annually.

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Why Your Wireless Headphone Battery Doesn’t Last
Ever notice that batteries in electronics don't last as long as they did when they were brand new? New research is dedicated to figuring out why.

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How Is Materials Science Shaping the Path to a Greener Future?
Through materials science, we can tailor existing substances or engineer completely novel materials to generate new and useful properties. In this article, we look at some of the research creating a more sustainable future.

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Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries Delivers Significant Environmental Benefits
A study finds recycling lithium-ion batteries emits less than half the greenhouse gases of mining and uses one-fourth the energy and water. The study highlights the importance of optimizing battery recycling processes, locations and technologies.

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Pre-Pregnancy Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Higher Child BMI
An international research team co-led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that greater air pollution exposure in the three months before conception was associated with higher childhood obesity risk up to two years after birth.

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A 2020 Shipping Emissions Mandate Led to a 2023 Spike in Global Temperatures
Earth system model simulations have proven the significance of the sudden drop in sulfate shipping emissions on global temperatures.

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Sustainable Building Material Helps Dehumidify Indoor Spaces
ETH Zurich researchers have pioneered 3D-printed walls and ceilings made from marble quarry waste bound with a geopolymer material. These hygroscopic components absorb and release moisture, significantly improving indoor comfort.
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