dust

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The model shows how electrically driven reactions in dust storms release chemicals into the atmosphere, where they are later redeposited onto the surface.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

This suggests that electrical activity driven by dust, lightning, or energetic particles may play a broader role in shaping planetary environments.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

New research from our team of epidemiologists at USC and UC Irvine, shows that blowing dust is impeding the lung growth of children in the region — especially those living closest to the Salton Sea.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, some flights were disrupted on Crete on Wednesday after dust from an African storm filled the air, turning the sky red-orange.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Vegetable wagons rolled by, kicking up more dust on both the windows and me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu