In 2022 a team discovered that high levels of OH radicals can be generated indoors, simply due to the presence of people and ozone. This means: People generate their own oxidation field and change the ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — When you walk through a pine forest, the crisp, fresh scent is one of the first things you notice. But bringing that pine scent or other aromas indoors with the help of chemical ...

This study will examine the state of science regarding chemicals in indoor air. Our team of scientific experts will focus on under-reported chemical science discoveries and how these findings shine ...

Researchers have directly observed organic hydrotrioxides forming in Earth’s atmosphere, confirming the existence of a class of potent oxidizing molecules that scientists had predicted for decades but ...

When wildfire smoke turns the air brown and hazy, you might think about heading indoors with the windows closed, running an air purifier or even wearing a mask. These are all good strategies to reduce ...

Firefighters work inside a burned structure. After California’s Eaton fire was suppressed in January, invisible gases continued to permeate the air, exposing residents and first responders to ...

"Air contains a significant amount of moisture, making it a readily available and sustainable resource for chemical reactions," Malik said. "On average, even in relatively dry conditions, the ...

This “tiny house lab,” which sits outside of Purdue University’s Delon and Elizabeth Hampton Hall of Civil Engineering, allows researchers to study indoor air quality more comprehensively than has ...