New research has shown that scented wax melts and other products release as much indoor pollution as a diesel engine.

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A new study found that some common scented home products could be creating a worrying amount of indoor air pollution - as ...

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A study has found higher microplastic levels in preterm births, raising concerns about their role in pregnancy complications.

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Researchers are training ‘mighty’ marine fungi to quickly eat polyurethane, one of our most common plastics. In a world that ...

Researchers have discovered a new method by which a catalyst can be used to selectively burn one molecule in a mixture of hydrocarbons -- compounds made of hydrogen and carbon atoms.

Our air quality is affected by nearby environmental factors, as well as ripple effects from thousands of miles away.

Nexhare and her five young children have lived next to Power Plant A in the Kosovan town of Obiliq for a decade. Poor air ...

Flushing toilets can release bioaerosols carrying bacteria like E. coli and S. aureus, exposing restroom users to potential ...

Plants play a key role in regulating Earth's climate, but recent research suggests that rising temperatures could disrupt ...