Particles produced from brake and tire wear now represent the majority of emissions from road transport. As the EU cracks down on them, scientists urge others to follow.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While science has a solid grasp on calculating drag and resistance on microscopic spherical objects, particles like dust, ...

A new study estimates that adults inhale up to 68,000 microplastic particles per day inside homes and cars, with most particles small enough to reach deep into the lungs. (Image by Nadiia Yakovenko, ...

Although plastic particles in the air are increasingly coming into focus, knowledge about their distribution and effects is still limited. Chemical analyses from Leipzig now provide details from ...

Invisible particles in the air are not just irritating our lungs, they are quietly rewiring the immune system that is supposed to protect us. A growing body of research suggests that long before ...

Your kitchen toaster, the same one that quietly sits on the counter between weekend brunches, may be flooding your home with microscopic pollution every time you use it and even while it appears to be ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Western New York until midnight tonight. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the Air Quality Health Advisory for ...

Nano Seal Anti-Allergen HEPA filter captures 99.98% of large, small, and micro-sized particles ...