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Caption: The new design could reduce global nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by 95 percent. Credits: Image: Courtesy of the researchers Previous image Next image At cruising altitude, airplanes emit a steady stream of nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere, where the chemicals can linger to produce ozone and fine particulates. Nitrogen oxides, or NOx, are a major source of air pollution and have been associated with asthma, respiratory disease, and cardiovascular disorders. Previous research has shown that the generation of these ...