Ozone

Google Doodle Honours Nobel Laureate, Scientist Mario Molina On 80th Birth Anniversary

As a child, Malino was so passionate about science that he turned his bathroom into a makeshift laboratory.

Mar 19, 2023, 07:49 AM IST

World Ozone Day 2022: Know all about theme, history and its significance

The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun, thus helping preserve life on the planet.

Sep 16, 2022, 14:03 PM IST

Japan researchers say ozone effective in neutralising coronavirus

Japanese researchers said on Wednesday that low concentrations of ozone can neutralise coronavirus particles, potentially providing a way for hospitals to disinfect examination rooms and waiting areas.

Aug 26, 2020, 14:15 PM IST

Air pollution: Data on ozone-related deaths needs to be scrutinised, says Environment Minister Dave

The data related to ozone collected by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for 2016 shows that ozone levels have not exceeded the permissible level of 100ug/m3 at any of the locations during 2016.

Mar 15, 2017, 09:41 AM IST

Air pollution on equator affects ozone more

Increase in air pollution in the regions near the equator has led to the formation of more total ozone worldwide, compared to the amount of pollution being emitted, researchers have found.

Nov 08, 2016, 21:13 PM IST

Air pollution may shorten survival chances in lung cancer patients

Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of non-small cell lung cancer, which accounts for 80 per cent of lung cancer cases.

Aug 05, 2016, 15:33 PM IST

Delhi odd-even scheme: Air quality improves slightly on Day 2

The safe levels of PM 2.5 and PM 10 are 60 and 100 ug/m3 respectively.

Apr 16, 2016, 21:19 PM IST

NASA says Antarctic ozone hole area approaches annual maximum

The Antarctic ozone hole, located above the South Pole, expands during every Southern Hemisphere Antarctic spring. 

Oct 08, 2015, 12:49 PM IST