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As U.S. wildfire seasons escalate in length and intensity, firefighters and residents in western states face mounting threats to their long-term health due to prolonged exposure to smoke. Urban air ...

The New York Times recently highlighted how wildfire smoke impacts health, but its coverage missed the mark by not addressing the nuanced science behind particulate matter. As researchers dive into ...

Southern New England has been dealt quite a bit of wildfire smoke through these past several weeks. Despite the smoke allowing for more vibrant and elongated sunrises/sunsets, too much smoke at the ...

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Great science and engineering begin with curiosity – and more than 100 primary school children from across Portsmouth have discovered just how exciting science can be.

Tobacco smoke is the cause of the most deadly epidemic of modern times. Smoking causes cancer (e.g., lung, oral cavity, esophagus, larynx, pancreas, bladder, kidney), chronic obstructive pulmonary ...