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Air quality analysis reveals minimal changes after xAI data center opens in pollution-burdened Memphis neighborhood
Air quality analysis reveals minimal changes after xAI data center opens in pollution-burdened Memphis neighborhood Air quality analysis conducted by researchers at the University of Memphis found that the opening of an xAI data center in a pollution-burdened neighborhood in southwest Memphis, Tennessee, had minimal impact on air pollution levels. The study used computer modeling […]
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New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma
New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma Asthma Capital Report: Philadelphia ranks No. 4 among the toughest cities for people with asthma in the US, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s 2025 report. Allentown has improved its ranking from No. 1 in 2024 to […]
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Is that wildfire smoke plume hazardous? New satellite tech can map smoke plumes in 3D for better air quality alerts at neighborhood scale
Is that wildfire smoke plume hazardous? New satellite tech can map smoke plumes in 3D for better air quality alerts at neighborhood scale New satellite technology can map wildfire smoke plumes in 3D, providing more accurate air quality alerts at a neighborhood scale. The technology uses data from NASA’s TEMPO satellite to determine the height […]
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Wildfire smoke can make your outdoor workout hazardous to your health – an exercise scientist explains how to gauge the risk
Wildfire smoke can make your outdoor workout hazardous to your health – an exercise scientist explains how to gauge the risk Wildfire smoke can make outdoor exercise hazardous to your health due to air pollution from fine particulate matter (PM2.5) that worsens heart and lung disease. The effects of exposure to wildfire smoke on health […]
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NASA Mission Monitoring Air Quality from Space Extended
NASA Mission Monitoring Air Quality from Space Extended NASA’s TEMPO mission has been extended through at least September 2026 after completing its initial 20-month prime mission, which aimed to measure air quality from space. The TEMPO mission uses a spectrometer to gather hourly air quality data continuously over North America during daytime hours, providing detailed […]
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Lotions disrupt potentially unhealthy cloud around your body
Lotions disrupt potentially unhealthy cloud around your body Researchers have found that applying personal care products like lotions and fragrances can disrupt a potentially unhealthy “cloud” around our bodies, which is created by ozone reacting with oils on skin. The application of these products acts as a physical barrier between ozone in the air and […]
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Kids exposed to higher ozone levels face higher asthma risk
Kids exposed to higher ozone levels face higher asthma risk Children exposed to higher ozone levels early in life are more likely to develop asthma, according to a new study. Asthma affects over 6% of US children, making it the most common chronic disease in kids nationwide, and air pollution is a major contributor to […]
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NASA Glenn to Test Air Quality Monitors Aboard Space Station
NASA Glenn to Test Air Quality Monitors Aboard Space Station NASA Glenn Research Center is sending three air quality monitors to the International Space Station to test them for potential future use on the Moon. The monitors will be launched on April 21 aboard the 32nd SpaceX commercial resupply services mission and will test onboard […]
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Expert: Your humidifier could do more harm than good
Expert: Your humidifier could do more harm than good An environmental engineering expert warns that improper use of humidifiers could do more harm than good. With allergy season here and this year’s flu season being the worst in more than a decade, those experiencing symptoms are looking for relief. Many turn to humidifiers to manage […]
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Can neighborhood tree layout benefit your health?
Can neighborhood tree layout benefit your health? A long-term Switzerland-wide study has found that neighborhoods with numerous, well-arranged trees exhibit lower mortality risks than other areas. Beyond creating a serene and open atmosphere in urban areas, trees and parks also contribute to human well-being. There are various reasons for this: trees filter pollutants out of […]
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