Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A juice carton and a water bottle with open plastic lids stand on a table. Tiny plastic particles are accumulating in human ...

Rising dust levels in Delhi-NCR due to strong western winds can affect respiratory health. Pulmonologist Dr Anshuman Rajkhowa warns that prolonged exposure to fine dust particles may trigger ...

While braking in your car may protect you from accidents and save your life, it could actually be harmful to your health in other ways, new research has found. Particles released into the air as ...

Global measurements and model calculations show that the complex relationship between the chemistry and climate impact of aerosol particles can be successfully captured by a simple formula. The extent ...

A recent study has uncovered compelling evidence suggesting that the climate effects of new particles in urban areas have been significantly underestimated. Particles play a crucial role in climate ...

Here’s what scientists know so far about the health effects of nanoplastics, and what you can do to reduce your exposure. By Knvul Sheikh A liter of bottled water contains nearly a quarter of a ...

Leipzig/Mainz. The extent to which aerosol particles affect the climate depends on how much water the particles can hold in the atmosphere. The capacity to hold water is referred to as hygroscopicity ...

Researchers performed the state-of-the-art instrumentation at the top of the Beijing Meteorological Tower to investigate the influence of new particles on cloud formation. Particles play a crucial ...