pollution can ferry influenza

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An example of metaphor in science journalism:

"Fine particles of pollution can ferry influenza deep into the lungs, according to new research"

Nature podcast

Noah Baker was speaking on an episode of the Nature Podcast, discussing the article:

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.