Science

Depressing Necklace Measures How Much Air Pollution You’re Breathing In

Sure, air pollution might make for particularly stunning sunsets. But have you ever thought about the toll it takes on your body? You won’t have a choice after wearing RTI International’s MicroPEM — or personal exposure monitor — which measures the adverse affects of breathing in all that poison.


September 30, 2010
Science

Is Aeroplane Fuel Responsible For 8000 Deaths A Year ?

A new report from MIT is linking aeroplanes to deaths… on the ground. The study suggests that aeroplanes flying at their normal altitude (10,000m) are emitting dangerous pollutants that contribute to 8000 deaths a year.