Air pollution

Some plants can produce their own natural pesticide but this self-defense tactic comes at a cost to our air quality

Biology

Plants can pollute the air we breathe in a surprising way

For years, we’ve admired plants for their ability to cleanse the air but our green ally might be contributing to air pollution in an unexpected way. While they may be just trying to fend off pests, this mechanism is also harming the environment.

Large language models have large carbon footprints

AI & Humanoids

Deepseek AI generates as many emissions as flying from London to NY

AI tools like ChatGPT have changed our personal and professional worlds, with around 52% of American adults regularly using a large language model. But at what cost? A new study details the large environmental price we're paying for our AI assistants.

Scientists have identified how air pollution damages lung function – and potentially how to treat it

Wellness & Healthy Living

Researchers find how pollution hampers lung function and how to reverse it

New research has identified the mechanism by which air pollution damages the lungs’ self-cleaning system, leaving us vulnerable to infection. In doing so, it has also identified a way to reverse that damage and restore lung function.

Heated scented wax products produce significant amounts of unhealthy indoor air pollution

Environment

Scented products cause indoor air pollution on par with car exhaust

Using scented products indoors changes the chemistry of the air, producing as much air pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers say that breathing in these nanosized particles could have serious health implications.