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A basic review of the anatomy, physiology and personal protective equipment related to the respiratory system.

New research shows that lunar dust is less toxic than many Earthborne air pollutants. That said — should you snort it? Well, ...

Scattered storms are expected through the middle of the day before a cloud of Saharan dust arrives Sunday night and into ...

Hazy skies are expected across a large part of Texas Sunday through the first half of this week, and it could cause health ...

Recent studies reveal that moon dust, while irritating, is less harmful to human lungs than urban air pollution. Apollo ...

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Without the looming threats of long-term health issues, NASA could use moon dust to build its base on the surface.