Joseph ShavitSep 11, 2022Scientists discover how air pollution may trigger lung cancer in never-smokersA new mechanism has been identified where very small pollutant particles in the air may trigger lung cancer in people who have never smoked.
Joseph ShavitJun 25, 2022Reducing air pollution important for healthy brain development in childrenStudy finds that having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on brain development in children
Joseph ShavitJun 24, 2022Eating fish protect our brains from air pollution, study findsTwo servings a week of baked or broiled fish or shellfish may provide enough omega-3 fatty acids to counteract the effects of air pollution
Joseph ShavitJun 2, 2022Diabetes drug reduces risk of heart attacks and strokesMetformin prevents immune cells and macrophages from releasing dangerous molecules into the blood that promote heart attacks and strokes.
Joseph ShavitMar 19, 2022New process converts air pollution into useful productsUC chemical engineers are developing new processes to convert carbon dioxide into useful products using tandem electrodes.
Joseph ShavitFeb 3, 2022Researchers discover how eating fish protects our brains from air pollutionOlder women who eat more than one to two servings a week of baked or broiled fish or shellfish may counteract the effects of air pollution.
Joseph ShavitNov 13, 2021Futuristic children’s playground purifies the air powered by kids playThe world’s first biotechnology playground using air-purifying algae has opened at Warsaw’s Copernicus Science Centre.
Joseph ShavitSep 5, 2021New data shows strong air pollution policies lengthen life expectancyDuring a truly unprecedented year where some people accustomed to breathing dirty air experienced clean air