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A groundbreaking new study has revealed a hidden pollution-fighting mechanism in Earth's atmosphere: water droplets spontaneously producing hydroxyl radicals (OH)! This surprising discovery challenges previous assumptions about how air pollution is broken down and could reshape our understanding of atmospheric chemistry.

Hydroxyl radicals (OH) are crucial in breaking down harmful pollutants like sulfur dioxide, nitric oxide, and other organic compounds that contribute to air pollution. Until now, it was believed that OH primarily formed through sunlight-driven reactions. But recent experiments show that these reactive molecules can form even in the dark, driven by electric fields at the surface of water droplets.

In this video, we explore how this new mechanism works, how it could revolutionize our air quality models, and why it could have a profound impact on our understanding of global climate and pollution control.

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