Humans, microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi), and plants all react differently to dry ambient conditions. Microbes adapt quickly by shrinking down, forming thicker membranes, and becoming dormant.

A growing body of research now shows that humidity and rapid temperature shifts can disrupt the respiratory tract’s natural defence system far more than previously understood, altering the way viruses ...

The monsoon has hit most of India, and while it has provided some relief from the heat, it has also increased humidity levels in the air. However, the sticky, uncomfortable feeling is the least of ...

A cutting-edge humidity sensing system has been unveiled, capable of monitoring human behaviors in real-time through the ...

Seasonal variation in indoor air quality (IAQ) is increasingly recognized as an important determinant of respiratory health. Indoors, air composition varies significantly throughout the year due to ...