You might think that the biggest problem with antibiotic production wastewater is the leftover antibiotics. But there's more to worry about. This wastewater also has high amounts of organic pollutants, which can be very harmful on their own or when mixed with antibiotics. One study looked at how the
Did you know that certain bacteria can help clean our water? One such bacteria is Bacillus subtilis, or B. subtilis for short. This little guy is special because it can trap tiny plastic particles, known as nanoplastics, while also processing nitrogen compounds in water. Scientists have been studyin
Emerging contaminants (ECs) are pollutants that have started to show up in our waterways. They come from things like personal care products, antibiotics, painkillers, hormone disruptors, and even psychiatric medications. Scientists have gotten better at finding these pollutants, but we still need mo
Did you know that wastewater is a hidden treasure trove of nitrogen? Today, we're facing a challenge: how to recover this essential nutrient from wastewater without breaking the bank or harming the environment. The main obstacles? Low nitrogen concentrations in city wastewater, lack of efficient sep
Imagine transforming your daily used coffee grounds and tea leftovers into something amazingly useful for the environment. Scientists have found a way to turn these waste materials into special, porous structures called nanoarchitectured carbon composites. These tiny, 3D materials can soak up harmfu
Imagine diving into the coastal waters of China and finding a vibrant community of jellyfish. These aren't just any jellyfish—they're the ones that form massive blooms, sometimes creating a stunning spectacle in the sea. Scientists have recently discovered that these jellyfish play a much bigger rol
Water pollution is a growing worry. Harmful chemicals in our water sources jeopardize our health and the environment. Tackling this problem needs better laws, public awareness, and most importantly, innovative technologies to clean up polluted waters. Metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs, stand out bec
Imagine if you could easily spot toxic metals in water, like chromium and manganese, just by watching the water change color. Well, scientists have made this possible with a new nanocarbon hydrogel kit. This smart material can detect these metals in just 10-15 minutes, and it’s so sensitive that it
The war in Yemen back in 2015 threw a wrench into the country's water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems. Suddenly, there was an acute shortage of safe water, poor sanitation, and hygiene. Microbial water quality took a nosedive. Cholera outbreaks in 2016/2017 were the wake-up call that sparked
Did you know that how we use our land can greatly affect the climate? Let's take a look at the Bilate Watershed in Ethiopia. From 1994 to 2024, there have been big changes in how people use the land. Forests have been disappearing fast, with around 4681. 2 hectares lost each year between 2014 and 20
