Several years ago, scientists discovered that a single microscopic particle could rock back and forth on its own under a ...

Scientists didn’t understand why independently oscillating microscopic particles suddenly begin moving in perfect sync when grouped together. Researchers showed that fluid-driven hydrodynamic ...

Engineers at Northwestern University have unveiled the behavior of single microscopic particles when they unite.

Air pollution particles inhaled by pregnant mothers can make their way into the tissues and organs of developing fetuses, according to a new study. Although the health consequences are not yet known, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Air pollution is a serious and often underestimated health threat in the U.S. It is linked to over 50,000 premature deaths each ...