Space dust analysis could solve mystery of the origins of Earth’s water
An international team of scientists may have solved a key mystery about the origins of the Earth’s water, after uncovering persuasive new evidence pointing...
Apps spreading like wildfire?
The intensifying wildfires of the past couple of years have raised air pollution concerns as the smoke has spread beyond the perimeter of the affected regions.
Royal Mail commences emissions-cutting tyres trial with electric vans
Royal Mail has embarked on a six to nine-month trial of new tyres on a number of electric vehicles (EVs). The tyres are specially...
Sponsored content: Versatile cloud solution for real-time dust and noise measurement
When it comes to minimising both dust and noise, monitoring can play an important role, as instrumentation firm Svantek explains. The firm introduces a...
9-11 responders with the greatest exposure to toxic dust have a higher likelihood of...
World Trade Center responders had a higher likelihood of developing liver disease if they arrived at the site right after the attacks as opposed...
Measuring the Moon’s nano dust is no small matter
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Maryland say they are now measuring tinier moon dust particles than ever...
Environmental hazard monitoring expert announces 2021 webinar series for dust, noise, vibration and asbestos...
Global occupational health and workplace hazard monitoring expert Casella has announced its schedule of webinars for 2021. The line-up of free-to-attend, virtually accessible webinars...
Curved barrier shields pedestrians
The team has used airflow modelling techniques to study the effects of unique roadside structures to deflect particulates away from pedestrians
Real-time collection of particle data
German instruments firm GRIMM has released the EDM265, which provides real-time monitoring of particle number and particle size in addition to information on particle surface distribution and dust mass distribution
Measuring multiple particle sizes
Instrumentation firm TSI recently introduced an air quality monitor equipped for simultaneous measurement of PM1, PM2.5, PM4 and PM10 particulate matter, in addition to temperature and relative humidity
Microplastics from textiles damage lung cells, finds study
Microplastics from textiles may inhibit the lung’s ability to repair damage caused by conditions such as COVID-19, according to research findings released on 24...
Air and noise quality study will help inform Oxford City’s future environmental policy approach
Researchers at the University of Birmingham and University of Oxford have secured £207,000 funding from the Natural Environment Research Council to investigate the impacts...
Monitoring the health effects of slate and tile cutting
When working with slate and tiles, certain construction activities are known to produce high levels of crystalline silica dust which, if not monitored and...
Getting off-track with PM
When it comes to minimising road transport’s impact on the environment, an enduring theme seems to be: Fix one thing and another problem pops up elsewhere (maybe even because of one of these so-called solutions).
Combo extends coverage at lower cost
Air quality measurement firms Aeroqual and Met One Instruments have expanded an existing partnership to offer a combination of reference and near reference particle monitors in a single integrated air monitoring package.
Bespoke dust win
A large UK manufacturer was required to monitor airborne particulates in and around its paint shop, and to automatically raise visual and audible alarms when potentially dangerous conditions arise
Managing dust risks at quarries
In the following article, Josh Thomas from instrumentation specialist Ashtead Technology, discusses the risks associated with dust at quarries, and highlights the vital role...
Sorex Sensors launch first dust sensor based on film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) technology
The University of Cambridge spin-out has launched its first product based on its seemingly breakthrough sensor technology
Study links fine particles to death rates
Exposure to toxic air pollutants is linked to increased cardiovascular and respiratory death rates, according to a new, international study
Keeping out noxious air and particles
ODS Environmental is offering cab air quality systems that maintain a slightly elevated pressure level inside the cab, preventing any air from entering
