A massive dust cloud from the Sahara Desert is currently drifting west over the Atlantic Ocean and is slated to impact the United States starting this weekend, forecasters say. “The Saharan dust is so dense and widespread that it could be seen from space on Thursday. NOAA’s GOES-EAST weather satellite spotted the first cloud of…

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution When it comes to spring cleaning, the No. 1 enemy of the home is dirty and difficult to remove—and it’s everywhere. That enemy is, of course, dust. And it begs the question: Why do homes get so dusty? “Household dust is a complex matrix of components including dust…

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—What’s a dust devil sound like on Mars? A NASA rover by chance had its microphone on when a whirling tower of red dust passed directly overhead, recording the racket. It’s about 10 seconds of not only rumbling gusts of up to 25 mph (40 kph), but the pinging of hundreds of dust…

You can place a coffee table over a spot in the rug or hang a painting over a dent in the wall, but there’s no way to hide dust. This is actually a very good thing, as dust is made up of dead skin cells, dust mites, pollen, animal dander, fungi, and bacteria—things we want…

One household chore you shouldn’t procrastinate for too long is dusting. A few dust bunnies might seem harmless, but that powdery buildup can harbor some pretty gross stuff. Dust is mostly made up of human skin cells, but it can also contain dust mites and their droppings, bacteria, mold, pet dander and even viruses. As…

We’re now at the beginning of the spring season, and quite rightly people are getting prepared for their allergies to hit. Although antihistamines and other over-the-counter pharmaceuticals can help alleviate allergy symptoms, the best course of action is to remove any triggers. This means tackling dust within your own home first and foremost, and it…