News tagged with ozone exposure

Light touch brightens nanotubes (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Rice University researchers have discovered a simple way to make carbon nanotubes shine brighter.

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Dec 02, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Zero in on ozone with fluorescent solution that detects harmful molecule in air and body

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a fluorescent substance that glows bright green when exposed to even minute amounts of ozone in the air and in biological samples such as human lung cells. A molecule ...

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created Jun 22, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

Long-term ozone exposure linked to higher risk of death, finds nationwide study

Long-term exposure to ground-level ozone, a major component of smog, is associated with an increased risk of death from respiratory ailments, according to a new nationwide study led by a researcher at the ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 11, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1