And the longer a device is used, the more heavy metals and metalloids in its vapor

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Laid-off employees ranged from those working in firefighter health programs, to those approving new respirators.

In the face of recent abrupt shifts in federal funding for education research, including large-scale terminations of National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant awards, we have developed a rap...

We are deeply saddened to announce that our friend and colleague Amos B. Smith III, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, has passed away. Amos received both his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry from Bucknell University in 1966 and his Ph.D. from The Rockefeller University (with William C. Agostain) in 1972. He joined Penn in 1973 (along with a joint appointment at the Monell Chemical Senses Center). Amos was a mainstay in our organic chemistry division and recently celebrated 50 years of service to Penn. He also served as Department Chair from 1988 to 1996.

An eight-week immersive summer internship for undergraduates to gain hands-on research experience.

Health information on wildfires and smoke tips for Southern California residents in the South Coast air district.

The air has improved in the LA region as firefighters get blazes under control, but there are questions about how safe the air actually is.

January marks Radon Awareness Month, a time when public health officials and environmental agencies emphasize the importance of monitoring and mitigating radon gas, a known carcinogen that can accumulate in buildings. Recent measurements taken in my residential setting have revealed a clear pattern linking radon (Rn) levels to indoor ventilation practices, providing valuable insights into how we can manage this health risk effectively.