Study shows N95 respirators could offer robust protection from wildfire smoke
WASHINGTON—N95 respirators offer the best protection against wildfire smoke and other types of air pollution, performing better than synthetic, cotton ...
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AI system identifies buildings damaged by wildfire
People around the globe have suffered the nerve-wracking anxiety of waiting weeks or months to find out if their homes ...
More than 47,000 Brazilians hospitalized by exposure to wildfire air pollution every year
MORE THAN 47,000 BRAZILIANS HOSPITALIZED BY EXPOSURE TO WILDFIRE AIR POLLUTION EVERY YEARCredit: Monash University MORE THAN 47,000 BRAZILIANS HOSPITALIZED ...
First global study of wildfire pollution reveals increase in mortality rate
The first study into the global impact of wildfire-related pollution and deaths comprehensively links short term exposure to wildfire-related fine ...
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Dual action: RNA binding protein also binds DNA and acts as a damage sensor across the genome
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‘Stealth transmission’ fuels fast spread of coronavirus outbreak
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Adding SNAP benefits for older adults in Medicare, Medicaid can reduce hospital visits, healthcare costs
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Wiggling worms suggest link between vitamin B12 and Alzheimer’s
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Metabolism changes with age, just not when you might think