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Researchers discover ear infections in the remains of ancient humans living in Levant

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered evidence of ear infections in the skull remains of humans living in the Levant some 15,000 years ago.

26 May 2020

North Atlantic Microplastic Centre established to gain a better understanding of microplastics

Invisible microplastics are everywhere - in the air you breathe, the water you drink and in the food, you eat.

26 May 2020

Preterm birth rates during COVID-19 in Denmark

The current COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic in March 2020 by the World Health Organization (WHO). This led to the enforcement of a lockdown on an almost global scale with wide-ranging consequences. Now, a new Danish study published on the preprint server medRxiv* in May 2020 reveals the impact on preterm birth rates.

26 May 2020

Study uncovers the role of DNA repair in preserving egg quality

A Monash University study has uncovered the role DNA repair plays in preserving egg quality, offering hope for women whose eggs may be damaged through treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy.

22 May 2020

Scientists are harnessing artificial intelligence and satellite data to predict blazes across Western US

As California and the American West head into fire season amid the coronavirus pandemic, scientists are harnessing artificial intelligence and new satellite data to help predict blazes across the region.

22 May 2020

Quarantine improves air quality, prevents premature deaths in China

Soon after coronavirus appeared, an all-encompassing quarantine put into effect by the Chinese government slowed the spread of the disease and saved lives, but the quarantine also produced another unanticipated health benefit.

20 May 2020

Researchers measure the health effects of indoor ultrafine particulates

Leipzig/Berlin. Residents of large German cities have it above all in their own hands how high the concentrations of ultrafine dust are in their homes.

20 May 2020

UCLA study shows link between diesel exhaust and risk of Parkinson's

A new UCLA study in zebrafish has identified the process by which air pollution can damage brain cells, potentially contributing to Parkinson's disease.

20 May 2020

New mathematical model to study the behavior of the human heart

Having now reached its third year, Project "iHEART" of Politecnico di Milano, winner of an ERC Advanced Grant of euro 2,350,000, has set itself the ambitious goal of creating a complete mathematical model to study the behavior of the human heart and of its pathologies, a sort of "virtual microscope."

20 May 2020

Retrofitted VW diesel engines emit less harmful nitrogen oxides

The VW diesel scandal began with a bang on September 18, 2015. On exactly the opening day of the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its "Notice of Violation": VW diesel engines with 1.6 and 2.0 liters displacement (type code EA 189) contained illegal software designed to manipulate emissions.

20 May 2020

Aquaponics may have both environmental and cost benefits, shows research

When it comes to future food production, the combined farming of fish and vegetables through aquaponics is currently a hotly debated topic.

20 May 2020

Chemicals found in consumer products could contribute to onset of lipid-related diseases

Chemical compounds found in many consumer products could be major contributors to the onset of lipid-related diseases, such as obesity, in humans, according to a Baylor University study.

19 May 2020

New biodegradable food packaging prolongs food shelf life

Plastic pollution and disposal of single use plastic packaging is a huge sustainability issue in need of innovative solutions: latest results from the EU-funded project YPACK show that an innovative formulation of active ingredients could allow this biodegradable food packaging to prolong the shelf life of foods and therefore reduce food waste.

19 May 2020

New technique produces pure therapeutic drugs without the associated side effects

Scientists from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have developed a novel technique that can produce pure therapeutic drugs without the associated side effects.

19 May 2020

Latest styrene gas-leak tragedy in India — A Bhopal redux

What is disconcerting to India's environment ministry about the 7 May styrene gas-leak tragedy, that killed 13 and over 1,000 hospitalised, is the inconvenient fact that it happened amidst plans to dilute the country's environment impact assessment regime to favour existing and new industrial and infrastructure projects.

18 May 2020

Researchers study the geography of childhood cancer in Switzerland

While cancer is rare in children, it is, nevertheless, the second most common cause of death during childhood in Switzerland and other European countries.

14 May 2020

Exposure to fine particulate matter can increase mortality in young patients with certain cancers

An analysis of nearly 16,000 young patients with cancer in Utah revealed that exposure to fine particulate matter was associated with increased mortality at five and 10 years after diagnosis of certain cancers.

13 May 2020

Incineration is not needed to dispose COVID-19 biowaste, says environmental scientist

An environmental scientist, who led medical waste treatment during the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa, says that COVID-19 is one of the "easiest pathogens to destroy" and hospitals need not resort to environmentally unfriendly incineration to dispose of biomedical waste piling up from treating those infected with the virus.

12 May 2020

Global air quality has significantly improved due to COVID-19 lockdowns

Levels of two major air pollutants have been drastically reduced since lockdowns began in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but a secondary pollutant - ground-level ozone - has increased in China, according to new research.

11 May 2020

Urbanization in India may be associated with increase in cardiometabolic risk factors

Although the health benefits of green space are supported by a growing body of evidence, few studies on this topic have been carried out in low- and middle-income countries.

11 May 2020

Pollution News and Research

Latest Pollution News and Research

Researchers discover ear infections in the remains of ancient humans living in Levant

North Atlantic Microplastic Centre established to gain a better understanding of microplastics

Preterm birth rates during COVID-19 in Denmark

Study uncovers the role of DNA repair in preserving egg quality

Scientists are harnessing artificial intelligence and satellite data to predict blazes across Western US

Quarantine improves air quality, prevents premature deaths in China

Researchers measure the health effects of indoor ultrafine particulates

UCLA study shows link between diesel exhaust and risk of Parkinson's

New mathematical model to study the behavior of the human heart

Retrofitted VW diesel engines emit less harmful nitrogen oxides

Aquaponics may have both environmental and cost benefits, shows research

Chemicals found in consumer products could contribute to onset of lipid-related diseases

New biodegradable food packaging prolongs food shelf life

New technique produces pure therapeutic drugs without the associated side effects

Latest styrene gas-leak tragedy in India — A Bhopal redux

Researchers study the geography of childhood cancer in Switzerland

Exposure to fine particulate matter can increase mortality in young patients with certain cancers

Incineration is not needed to dispose COVID-19 biowaste, says environmental scientist

Global air quality has significantly improved due to COVID-19 lockdowns

Urbanization in India may be associated with increase in cardiometabolic risk factors

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