People breathing contaminated air over the course of years are at greater risk of developing numerous diseases. This is thought to be due to highly reactive components in particulate matter, which ...

Dust and sand storms, including the fast-moving, towering walls of particulate matter and debris known as “haboobs”, are ...

Dust explosions pose a significant risk in dry bulk processing industries, yet they are often underestimated. With catastrophic consequences that can include destruction of property, injury, and even ...

Measurements significantly underestimate the amount of harmful substances in particulate matter, according to an ...

Voluminous clouds of cosmic dust permeate our galaxy, but only recently has software allowed detailed observations of the stuff at scale.

The research team led by Dr. Hak Joon Kim, Principal Researcher at Department of Urban Environment Research of the Korea ...

The Lasko air purifier quickly removed airborne dust and debris. With 30 minutes to spare in the testing period, our air quality monitor registered no particulate matter. Though its performance ...

Dubai’s gleaming skyline, luxury apartments, and year-round sunshine make it one of the most sought-after cities in the world. However, behind the beauty of this desert metropolis lies a persistent ...

While the City of Prince George’s Clean Air Bylaw prohibits all open burning – including backyard burning and land clearing ...

The South Coast Air Quality Management District on Wednesday extended a windblown dust advisory in the ... since 5 a.m. Wednesday due to particulate matter pollution, the agency reported.