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This Is Your Brain on Pollution (Ep. 472 Update)

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The Cognitive Costs of Air Pollution

This chapter examines how particulate matter pollution affects cognitive abilities, supported by recent research. The speakers engage in a reflective discussion about their own cognitive performance, linking it to air quality and pollution levels in their cities.

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