After 80 years, elusive molecules reveal how ozone starts turning plant emissions into haze

PHYSorg
Aug 26, 2026, 9:20 am89 pts
Scientists have directly observed a fleeting chemical reaction that creates a key ingredient in urban smog. The research offers insight into the earliest stages of pollution formation and could help improve air quality forecasting models.

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