Tiny particles, heavy metals, and toxic molecules could be lurking in your home this winter. One potential culprit? Your humidifier.

These bad actors in the water world are tougher and more toxic than many other pollutants, making it hard for typical water cleaning methods to get rid of them. They pack a powerful punch ...

Discover how common fabric softeners can contribute to indoor air pollution and explore eco-friendly alternatives to keep your home healthy.

"[These] push homes into the danger zone.” Scientists issue critical warning after linking common appliance to major health ...

If you think of air pollution, it's likely a vision of smog over a busy city will spring to mind. But what many people don't realise is just how bad indoor air pollution can also be. A new study ...

More information: Catrin J. Rathbone et al, Using low-cost sensors to assess common air pollution sources across multiple residences, Scientific Reports (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-85985-1 ...

The focus was on two common pollutants: Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) – Primarily from vehicle exhaust and power plants. Fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) – Tiny airborne particles from burning ...

Researchers have developed a new material that could help to remove unwanted pollutants — including leftover medicines and synthetic chemicals — from our waterways. The metal-organic cage (MOC) ...