VATICAN CITY – All eyes are on the Sistine Chapel and a chimney installed on the roof that will produce smoke signals at the selection of a pope. Steeped in Catholic tradition, smoke has been used ...

The following submission has been lightly edited. No other preventable health threat in America causes as many serious illnesses as smoking, according to public health research. It is within our power ...

The New York Times recently highlighted how wildfire smoke impacts health, but its coverage missed the mark by not addressing the nuanced science behind particulate matter. As researchers dive into ...

As smoke from wildfires crosses state and international borders more frequently, tracking and studying it is increasingly important for shaping air quality and health measures around the world. An ...

A rare sight has been spotted across Southeast Texas thanks to a bitterly cold air mass that moved in early this week. If you’ve driven by local bodies of water — be it along the coast, near a bay or ...