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Indian researchers introduce 'toxicity standard' of PM2.5 pollution

New Delhi, April 11: Researchers at the Bose Institute, an autonomous research institute under the Department of Science and Technology, showed that the toxicity value of PM2.5 experiences a sudden jump when the pollution reaches around 70 micrograms per cubic metre.

Study finds significant glacier retreat in Arunachal Pradesh over 32 years

Guwahati February 19: Researchers from Nagaland University, Lumami and Cotton University, Guwahati, have documented significant glacier retreat in Arunachal Pradesh over the past three decades.

Microbes help detoxify our atmosphere, says study

Victoria, January 29: Melbourne researchers have uncovered important new information on how microbes absorb huge amounts of carbon monoxide (CO) and assist in reducing levels of this deadly gas.

Study links maternal exposure to air pollution before pregnancy with childhood obesity risk

New Delhi, Jan 16: Greater exposure to air pollution particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10) and Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in the three months before conception can raise the risk of childhood obesity to two years after birth, according to a study on Thursday.

Air quality worse in densely populated areas: NZ study

Wellington, Jan 10: Higher population density is associated with worse air quality and related health outcomes in New Zealand's largest city Auckland, according to a study published on Friday.