Some bugs can tell us a lot about pollutants in water. It does not matter if they are metals like zinc or tough to break down plastic derived insecticides like methomyl, or "forever" chemicals like PFOA; these chemicals can mess with how freshwater amphipods like gammarus fossarum eat Norma
Imagine tiny, living organisms traveling unseen on ships. This story is about detecting these tiny algae in ship ballast water. Scientists are working on a fast way to identify these algae. These algae are important because they can cause problems in the environment. Which is why scientists want con
Bamako, a large city in Mali, relies heavily on the mighty Niger River. It is a lifeline that supplies water for economic activities and the daily needs of the city. But, there is a huge problem. It is becoming harder to predict just how much water will be available in the future. The gap between w
The world's water treatment plants churn out a mountain of sewage sludge every day. This stuff is a hassle to manage and dispose of safely because it's messy and expensive. The sun is powerful. A lot of people have been thinking about using it to dry out this sludge. This is the process of using
Sending power to things underwater isn't easy, especially if you want them to work for a long time and with no batteries. In places like the ocean, radio waves don't work well because water and salt mess with signals. The signals get weaker and the equipment gets disrupted. Underwater places aren't
In a surprising move, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers rapidly increased water flow from two dams in Tulare County. This water was sent down to rivers in the San Joaquin Valley. The increase happened early one morning, days after a certain president boasted about sending water to California. The
Have you ever wondered how hot or cold the fish pond is, especially in the middle of summer? Temperatures in a fish pond can vary significantly, and understanding these variations is crucial for maintaining a healthy environment for the fish. This is done by dropping fiber optic cables vertically in
In some counties of northeast Ohio, there's a clear sign that flu season is in full swing. Health watchers detected influenza fragments in wastewater samples. The counties affected are Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, and Lorain. This is a big deal because wastewater monitoring can predict a surge in flu cases
Every body needs to think about the house we live in. Not the buildings but the systems that keep them going. Like the sewers. In most cities like this one, large pipes carry water away from our homes. This system takes away something we wont talk about. The city has a
Did you know that water can make some materials either super-efficient or really bad at absorbing gases? Scientists have been studying a group of materials called metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs for short. These are like tiny sponges that can soak up gases. There are three types we're looking at:
