Nitrogen Dioxide : Science World Report

Nov 11, 2015 12:45 PM EST

Deadly Pollutants Detected With New Technique

Researchers at the RMIT University in Australia have created a new method for detecting varying levels of nitrogen dioxide, which is a harmful air pollutant.

Nov 11, 2015 12:45 PM EST

Deadly Pollutants Detected With New Technique

Researchers at the RMIT University in Australia have created a new method for detecting varying levels of nitrogen dioxide, which is a harmful air pollutant.

Sep 25, 2015 07:27 AM EDT

Climate Change: New Forests Don't Store As Much Carbon as Previously Thought

Forests are often planted to help with carbon capture and storage. But exactly how effective are these trees at keeping carbon? Scientists have found that predictions for carbon storage may just be overestimated.

Sep 23, 2015 07:21 PM EDT

Dead Zone May be Reduced with New, Plant-Based Technique

Scientists have found a possible way to reduce the dead zones in the ocean.

Sep 07, 2015 07:54 AM EDT

Life on Alien Planets: Earth Reveals How to Detect Nitrogen on Exoplanets

There may be a new tool to detect life on alien planets. Scientists have received fresh clues as to how nitrogen could be used to detect life on other planets.

Aug 27, 2015 12:07 PM EDT

Dramatic Atmospheric Changes in the Middle East Caused by Industrial Slowdown

Cleaner air and plummeting nitrogen dioxide levels in the Middle East have resulted from an industrial slowdown caused by political upheaval and armed conflict, especially in countries like Syria and Egypt.

Aug 12, 2015 05:18 PM EDT

plutoPluto May be a Geologically Active Dwarf Planet, New Horizons Reveals

Pluto may actually be geologically active. Data from NASA New Horizons mission hints that the dwarf planet may be far more "alive" than previously thought.

Feb 12, 2015 04:36 PM EST

Could Short-Term Pollution Exposure Increase Suicide Risk In Men?

New findings published in The American Journal of Epidemiology show that middle-aged men are at the highest risk of suicide after exposure to short-term air pollution.