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Southern New England has been dealt quite a bit of wildfire smoke through these past several weeks. Despite the smoke allowing for more vibrant and elongated sunrises/sunsets, too much smoke at the ...

Tobacco smoke is the cause of the most deadly epidemic of modern times. Smoking causes cancer (e.g., lung, oral cavity, esophagus, larynx, pancreas, bladder, kidney), chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

The New York Times recently highlighted how wildfire smoke impacts health, but its coverage missed the mark by not addressing the nuanced science behind particulate matter. As researchers dive into ...

The following submission has been lightly edited. No other preventable health threat in America causes as many serious illnesses as smoking, according to public health research. It is within our power ...

Great science and engineering begin with curiosity – and more than 100 primary school children from across Portsmouth have discovered just how exciting science can be.

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