Burning candles and fumes from cooking is harmful for people with mild asthma

Burning candles and fumes from cooking is harmful for people with mild asthma

A cosy set table, a nice steak in the pan, and romantic candlelight may sound like the start of a lovely evening. However, a new study from the Department of Public Health at Aarhus University suggests that you should be cautious about inhaling too much of the cosy atmosphere. Karin Rosenkilde Laursen, a postdoc at … Read more

Using evidence from last Ice Age, scientists predict effects of rising seas on coastal habitats

Using evidence from last Ice Age, scientists predict effects of rising seas on coastal habitats

The rapid sea level rise and resulting retreat of coastal habitat seen at the end of the last Ice Age could repeat itself if global average temperatures rise beyond certain levels, according to an analysis by an international team of scientists from more than a dozen institutions, including Rutgers. In a study published in Nature, … Read more

50 most polluted regions of world in India’s northern plains: University of Chicago report

A denser population means more human lives are impacted by each pollution source. Photo: iStock The world’s 50 most polluted regions belong to the Northern Plains of India, showed the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report for 2023 by the University of Chicago.  Seven states and Union territories that include Bihar, Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, … Read more