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The “new car smell” everyone knows and loves can actually be a health risk. A new study Cell Reports Physical Science suggested that odor may increase the risk of cancer. Scientists at Harvard University and the Beijing Institute of Technology conducted their research in real-world settings and conditions, rather than in a laboratory. They looked at the air in new cars parked for 12 days straight and used sensors to monitor 20 commonly produced chemicals. Researchers have discovered chemical levels in cars that exceed China's national safety standard for air quality. Formaldehyde, a known cancer-causing compound, has surpassed standards by 35%. Acetaldehyde, another dangerous carcinogen, was 61% higher than standard. A study from 2021 showe