Pollution ages the brain The link between particulate matter and reduction of brain volume Pollution can alter our brain and to date we have scientific evidence of a correlation between exposure to high concentrations of fine dust and the reduction of brain volume....
When airing the house pollutes the air we breathe What happens when outside air meets inside air A study carried out by American researchers highlights the fact that, in high climatic conditions (very high or excessively cold temperatures), the air we let into our...
Pregnancy and Pollution Be careful not only what you eat but also what you breathe The air inside our homes is often more polluted than the air outside, because to the contaminants in the outdoor air are added others that are specific to the indoor environment. These...
Predicting earthquakes: the role of radon gas The limitations of earthquake hazard warning technologies There is no doubt that being able to predict an earthquake reasonably in advance would be of tremendous help in emergency response planning. And it is for this...
Pollution causes asthma (and more) in two million children worldwide Pollution affects everyone especially the most fragile Air pollution is bad for everyone. But in particular to suffer its effects more than others are unfortunately the most fragile groups of people:...
Home sweet home? Beware of indoor air quality Indoor pollution is higher than outdoor pollution When we talk about pollution, thoughts immediately go to factory smokestacks and car exhaust pipes, but the reality is that very often concentrations of pollutants are...