Measures to control methane and black carbon (soot) emissions could improve air quality and public health, in addition to slowing the rate of climate change, according to recent research. By 2030, the reduced pollution could prevent between 700,000 and 4.7 million premature deaths each year, with 80% of the benefits occurring in Asia.

Air pollution from the world’s megacities not only has local impacts, but can spread to remote regions of the world. Recent research has highlighted, for example, that megacities are a source of black carbon pollution in lowest kilometre of atmosphere in the Arctic, with European megacities contributing more than others.

Increased black smoke pollution was associated with increased mortality rates almost a month after exposure in a recent study. The researchers studied death rates in relation to pollution concentrations over a 22-year period in the city of Glasgow, UK, and found significantly higher mortality rates among residents at 13-18 and 19-24 days after increased exposure to black smoke.

Measurements of individual vehicle emissions are usually made in laboratory tests. In this study, researchers followed cars driving in real conditions to measure emissions of air pollutants, including black carbon and nitrogen oxides. The study shows that diesel cars contribute disproportionately to air pollution, and highlights the value of on-road measurements.

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A minimum of four wells will be drilled in the initial program year, which starts in 3Q 2020.

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A binary star system that got too close to our resident supermassive black hole paid the ultimate price.

Why are government officials still blocking journalists from documenting the Gulf oil spill? What are they hiding, and why is Obama letting it happen?

Astronomers use infrared "eyes" to shed light on these enigmatic cosmic structures.

Black cumin seeds may be the best kept secret of the medicinal healing world, yet black cumin oil has been used for centuries to treat all kinds of ailments.

A huge oil reserve under the western part of the state is drawing interest, according to reports.

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As the middle class disappears, the rich go hiking and the poor fight over bargains.

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A newly formed crater on Mars reveals the red planet's blue underbelly.

Black women's contributions to society have often been overlooked, yet these pioneers in science, technology and medicine have changed history.

First new global map of Earth at night since 2012 shows the growing impact of light pollution across the globe.

Blackberry has cornered the military market but after the Department of Defense approved the use of Apple devices, this will likely change.

Gather your friends, look up into the sky, and get ready to witness absolutely nothing.

A black hole's epic "burp" may help solve one of the deep mysteries of the galactic core.

Event Horizon Telescope will harness the power of 9 telescopes around the globe.

There's a supermassive black hole behind the 'baby boom' in the Phoenix galaxy cluster.

Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a monster black hole larger than thought possible.

The unusually close trifecta of black holes will likely merge into one giant entity over the next several hundred million years.

Scientists say there may be a second black hole lurking at the heart of our galaxy.

Researchers studying the mysterious objects say the look like blobs of gas but behave like stars.

Small businesses generate more jobs — and our kids are going to need them — so support Small Business Saturday.

Part of the issue is succulent habitat destruction, but the bigger problem is poaching by highly organized global smuggling rings.

When black widow spiders mate, the females often kill and eat the males. But the male spiders have found a way around this terrible fate.

Black holes generally power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is Sagittarius A* so calm?

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Made from locally harvested plants and barks, this gentle soap leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.

The 'subtly stunning' songbird needs attention like this to save it from habitat loss, conservationists say.

The black rhino calf appears healthy and is nursing regularly, according to zoo officials.

Millionaire maker: From setting up one of the first consolidators to becoming an investor in start-ups, Chris Blackham reflects on the highs and lows of selling-up and shares his vision for the future

The title piece in this anthology is a parable on the nature of religious belief. When first published in 1932 it caused quite a stir and I wondered whether the intervening 75 years might have rendered it something less of a shocker.

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