Being exposed to air pollution – even for a short period of time – can make focusing on tasks much harder, a new study has ...

People’s ability to interpret emotions or focus on performing a task is reduced by short-term exposure to air pollution. The ...

People’s ability to interpret emotions or focus on performing a task is reduced by short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution, potentially making everyday activities, such as the ...

Sediment cores from the Aegean Sea reveal that human-driven lead contamination began 5,200 years ago—much earlier than expected. This pollution is tied to shifts in economy and land use, culminating ...

Air pollution harms cognitive functions by damaging brain cells, reducing oxygen flow, and increasing inflammation, leading ...

Forecasters are warning that air pollution may become trapped and adversely affect humans, due to weather conditions in the U ...

One of the key changes proposed is the establishment of “cumulative impact” scores. They would represent the totality of ...

A new study finds that short-term air pollution exposure harms brain function, reducing focus and emotion recognition.

Air pollution in Hanoi has become a major public health issue, as increasing cases of respiratory illnesses prompt healthcare experts to warn about severe long-term health consequences from prolonged ...

Air pollution has been studied as a major risk factor for neurological diseases, including Alzheimer’s and dementia, where ...

A new study reveals short-term exposure to air pollution can impair emotional intelligence and focus, making everyday activities more challenging. Researchers found that air pollution affects ...

Water is a fundamental resource for life, yet it is increasingly under threat from pollution caused by human activities. From ...