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Over the course of five years, Madeline Clough plants to collect air particulates – or tiny particles – in custom-built samplers, in partnership with high schools in Michigan. (Credit: Courtesy of Madeline Clough)

Sleuthing for Microplastics in Michigan

Few people realize that invisible plastic bits make it into the air we breathe. Madeline Clough wants to change that.

In Utah, Kerry Kelly, a professor of chemical engineering , is developing low-cost tools that measure pollution exposure. (Credit: Courtesy of Kerry Kelly)

Monitoring the Risks of Salt Lake Valley’s Dust

Dangerous dust events are becoming more common in Utah, where Kerry Kelly is developing new sensor technology to monitor what’s in our air.

Meet the Winners of Our 2022 Women In Science Incentive Prize

We’re awarding $5,000 grants to female scientists working to improve public health as chemicals, microplastics and other pollutants contaminate the air we breathe.

Using Supercomputers and Wearables to Monitor Air Pollution

Fusing modeling, wearable sensors and new science, Cesunica Ivey hopes to improve outcomes for disadvantaged communities.

Garima Raheja is using cutting-edge technology to tackle the persistent problem of air pollution – especially in disadvantaged communities

Arming Pollution-Prone Communities With Low-Cost Air Censors

Whether it’s in West Africa or Ohio, Garima Raheja wants to empower residents to monitor air pollution — and take steps to protect themselves.

Flying Over L.A. to Study the Dirtiest Air in America

Eva Pfannerstill and her team at Berkeley have taken 16 flights to pinpoint the most dangerous pollutants that Angelenos breathe.

As Extreme Heat Ravages Globe, This Startup Aims to Improve Air Quality. New York Is Betting $8 Million on Its Tech

Davida Herzl’s company, Aclima, has been tasked with collecting data that she hopes will be used to create climate action plans.

Record heat waves had Greta Thunberg taking to social media and urging officials to wake up to the reality of climate change. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

Global Heat Waves Prompt Greta Thunberg to Sound the Alarm, Again, on Climate Crisis

The science says the baseline for climate change’s effects is changing, but legislative action remains out of reach.

Water Shortage? How About Sucking Moisture from the Sky

Brittany Kendrick of Hydronomy has created solar-powered devices to capture moisture from the air and deliver it to neighborhoods that need it the most.

The abortion rights movement is ramping up, and young people are leading the charge. (Credit: Lorie Shaull / Flickr)

Abortion “Turnaway” Study Offers a Grim Portrait of a Post-Roe America

A landmark abortion study that focused on people turned away from care provides scientific data on a highly politicized issue.

These 7 Women Are Working to Make Water Cleaner and Safer

In honor of World Water Day, we look at innovative women working on the frontlines of the global water crisis.

Erin Jackson wins gold in the women's 500-meter speed skating event. (Credit: Fabrizio Bensch / Reuters)

We’re Celebrating 5 Bold Women for Black History Month

These trailblazers have paved the way for more Black women in America.

The Smithsonian will feature neon orange statues of female scientists in March. (Credit: Smithsonian)

Women in STEM to Get Life-Sized Orange Statues Outside Smithsonian

A sprawling new exhibit will showcase inspiring women making a mark in science-related fields.

Announcing the Winners of Our Women in Science Incentive Prize

Five innovative female scientists will receive grants of $5,000 each to continue their work related to climate change and the water crisis.

This Water Detective Has Developed a Method to Predict Streamflow

Zhiying Li left cultural restraints in her native China to become a scientist in the U.S. and study water availability.

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