Climate change and air pollution linked to prolonged pregnancyClimate
SourceFebruary 11, 2025
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Climate change and air pollution linked to prolonged pregnancy
Summary: New research from Curtin University suggests that exposure to air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy. The…

Image of the day: Haze blankets the Indo-Gangetic PlainNews
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 30, 2025
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Image of the day: Haze blankets the Indo-Gangetic Plain
Summary: A region vulnerable to pollutionHealth risks and air quality monitoring Summary: A dense haze settled over parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain in late January,…

A deeper look at aerosols’ impact on wintertime haze formationScience
Muser NewsDeskDecember 30, 2024
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A deeper look at aerosols’ impact on wintertime haze formation
New research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences is reshaping our understanding of how light-absorbing aerosols contribute to winter haze events. These…

Image of the day: Dense dust shrouds Canary IslandsNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024
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Image of the day: Dense dust shrouds Canary Islands
A dense haze, known locally as Calima, blanketed Spain’s Canary Islands on 17 December 2024 following Storm Dorothea. Strong winds carried suspended dust from the…

Zooplankton and clay dust offer a surprising solution to carbon storageScience
Muser NewsDeskDecember 10, 2024
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Zooplankton and clay dust offer a surprising solution to carbon storage
Harnessing the natural appetites of zooplankton, researchers at Dartmouth College have developed an innovative way to accelerate the ocean’s capacity to store carbon, potentially advancing…

Air pollution’s persistent toll on health and nature across EuropeNews
Muser NewsDeskDecember 10, 2024
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Air pollution’s persistent toll on health and nature across Europe
Air pollution continues to pose significant risks to human health and ecosystems in Europe, despite some progress in mitigating its impact. According to the European…

Climate Science Digest: November 25, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskNovember 26, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 25, 2024
Wildfire smoke exposure linked to increased dementia risk A large-scale study involving more than 1.2 million members of Kaiser Permanente Southern California revealed a concerning…

Climate Science Digest: November 20, 2024Science
Muser NewsDeskNovember 21, 2024
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Climate Science Digest: November 20, 2024
The factors behind the shifting trends of ischemic heart disease and stroke Incidence of stroke and ischemic heart disease are declining around the world, except…

Climate change exposure associated with increased emergency imagingScience
SourceNovember 19, 2024
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Climate change exposure associated with increased emergency imaging
Using data collected over a 10-year period from four emergency departments, researchers at the University of Toronto found that short-term exposure to ambient heat and…

Illegal farm fires fuel Indian capital’s smog miseryNews
SourceNovember 19, 2024
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Illegal farm fires fuel Indian capital’s smog misery
New Delhi, India | AFP - The illegal burning of farm fields in northern India reached a record high this season, fuelling a toxic smog…

Rainforest protection improves air quality and saves livesScience
Muser NewsDeskNovember 15, 2024
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Rainforest protection improves air quality and saves lives
Protecting the Amazon rainforest is delivering critical benefits for human health, as new research reveals that conservation efforts reduce air pollution and lower rates of…

Pollution tied to children’s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungsScience
Adrian AlexandreNovember 3, 2024
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Pollution tied to children’s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungs
Growing up in areas with high levels of air pollution may affect more than children’s physical health - it could be impacting their ability to…
