In the icy waters of Chile, a kayaker found himself in a situation he never expected. Adrián Simancas was paddling with his dad, Dell, near the San Isidro Lighthouse when a humpback whale decided to investigate. The whale, mistaking the kayak for a tasty snack, engulfed Adrián and his yellow kayak.
Pesticides are a big problem for freshwater ecosystems. They harm many creatures, especially insects and other small critters. One such insect is Protohermes xanthodes, a freshwater predator. These bugs have special enzymes called superoxide dismutases (SODs) that help them deal with harmful materia
Imagine tiny fibers so small they can't be seen with the naked eye. These nanofibrous membranes have a massive surface area and can be customized to let specific substances pass through while blocking others. They are strong, flexible, and have a wide range of uses, from air filters to water cleaner
Water treatment plants produce a byproduct called drinking water treatment residuals (DWTRs). This stuff is usually seen as waste, but it turns out it's pretty good at trapping metals and other chemicals. Researchers in Wyoming and Oregon tested DWTRs to see if they could help clean up metal-contam
Imagine a vast, beautiful area with five massive lakes. This is the Great Lakes Basin, a treasure trove of freshwater. But there's a hidden danger lurking in these waters. Chemicals of emerging concern, or CECs, are sneaking in and causing trouble for the plants and animals that call this place home
Climate change is making it harder to control dengue fever. It's not just about the heat, though. The way rain falls and how long the dry season lasts also play a big role. Scientists in the Philippines looked at 16 different areas to figure this out. They used a fancy method to see how temperat
Did you know that almost everyone on Earth is exposed to harmful air at some point? Nearly 99% of us are breathing in air that doesn't meet the clean air standards set by the World Health Organization. That's right, even when the sky looks clear, the air might not be safe. This isn't just something
The Amazon region is home to an endless variety of creatures, with fish being an essential part of the ecosystem. Fish in Amazonian lakes don't just swim around aimlessly. The water levels in these lakes rise and fall throughout the year, and these changes have a big impact on how fish live and fe
Imagine if the ocean had a superpower against plastic, Seagrass does not look fancy, but it could be the ocean's best ally against our plastic problem. Microplastic pollution is a massive headache for our environment and it's expected to get even worse if left unchecked Microplastic pollution is a
Marmara is what we call the sea that connects Europe and Asia. It has become really polluted with plastics, specifically tiny pieces known as microplastics. Microplastics are a growing concern for marine life. Researchers have delved into this dirty issue, analyzing the pollution in the Gulf of Band
