Check Mate: Air Pollution Can Harm the Thinking of Even the Best Chess Players

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By Olivia RosaneFeb 3, 2023, 7:33 pm255 pts
Exposure to air pollution can lead expert chess players to make more mistakes. That’s the concerning conclusion from a new study published in Management Science Jan. 26. While this might seem like a niche finding, it has important implications for the strategic thinking skills of anyone who breathes in…

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