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Researchers reveal short-term exposure to air pollution has rapid impact
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
According to a new study, common levels of traffic pollution can impair human brain function in just a few hours. The study was the first to demonstrate, in a controlled experiment using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), that diesel exhaust interferes with the ability of differen
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Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal to launch real-time pollution data collecting mecha
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The study on real-time source apportionment will assist in determining the causes of the rise in air pollution at any specific location in Delhi. The project has been initiated by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi and TERI.
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Study reveals traffic pollution affects brain function
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
According to a new study undertaken by scientists at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria, average levels of traffic pollution can harm human brain function in a matter of hours.
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Delhi's Air Quality continues in poor category
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'poor category' for the second consecutive day on Saturday morning with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 204, as per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
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Toxic foam seen in Indrayani river in Pune, locals express concern
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Due to river pollution, many health issues have arisen, especially for the devotees who start their day with holy baths in the river, the locals alleged.
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Study suggests brief exposure to air pollution has rapid impacts on brain
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A new study has shown that common levels of traffic pollution can impair human brain function in only a matter of hours. The study was the first to show in a controlled experiment using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) that exposure to diesel exhaust disrupts the ability of diffe
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Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' category, likely to deteriorate from to
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the conditions are expected to worsen further to the 'very poor' in the next few days.
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Delhi: Man arrested for posing as pollution officer, cheating
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
According to Delhi Police, Bawana police station received a PCR call that a person snatched Rs 5,000 impersonating himself as Pollution Inspector at factory in Sector-2, DSIIDC, Bawana in a bid of extortion on January 23.
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Revolutionizing commute technology Hyd-based start-up SEPAL bags Rs 50 lak
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 25 (ANI/PNN): SEPAL, a truly Made-in-India product, is the world's first-ever motorcycle canopy that protects thousands of bike riders from the sun, rain, cold, and pollution. SEPAL, an officially recognized start-up of India by two IITian brothers, has
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Traffic pollution affects brain function: Study
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a new study conducted by experts at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria, ordinary levels of traffic pollution can damage human brain function in a matter of hours.
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Amid winter, with increased smog and pollution, informed healthcare decisi
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi/Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 24 (ANI/PNN): Amid the ongoing cold waves of winters, smog and air pollution have resumed, thereby increasing the intensity of blocked airways in people's lungs, giving a rise to respiratory problems. But everyone has only one set of lungs, whi
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Air quality in Delhi-NCR continue to remain in 'very poor' category
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The AQI in the Delhi University area was 389, while in IIT Delhi area it was recorded at 382. In the Airport (T3) area, the quality of air was recorded at 387.
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