Day: January 24, 2023

First-in-the-world study suggests that even brief exposure to air pollution has rapid impacts on the brain — ScienceDaily

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First-in-the-world study suggests that even brief exposure to air pollution has rapid impacts on the brain — ScienceDaily

A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria has shown that common levels of traffic pollution can impair human brain function in only a matter of hours. The peer-reviewed findings, published in the journal Environmental Health, show that just two hours of exposure to diesel exhaust causes … Read more

Scientists unveil least costly carbon capture system to date — ScienceDaily

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Scientists unveil least costly carbon capture system to date — ScienceDaily

The need for technology that can capture, remove and repurpose carbon dioxide grows stronger with every CO2 molecule that reaches Earth’s atmosphere. To meet that need, scientists at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have cleared a new milestone in their efforts to make carbon capture more affordable and widespread. They have created … Read more