| EO News: Bioaerosols: New Element in Climate Mystery - October 14, 2004 (293 words) |
 | Ariya deduced that airborne micro-organisms in the laboratory had found their way into the chamber, consumed the organic compound and produced new aerosols in their reaction both with the compound and the ozone. |
| Something told Ariya that such reactions, which would take place all the time in the natural world—given that there are always bioaerosols, living or dead organic compounds in the air, such as dust, bacteria, pollen, leaf dust, viruses—might be significant in understanding climate and climate change. |
| Since beginning her research, Ariya has found that similar to inorganic aerosols, (such as volcanic dust), bioaerosols are capable of forming clouds. |
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