Imagine exploring the complex world of materials without actually having to touch them. That's where graph theory comes in, especially in molecular dynamics simulations. Scientists have been using graph theory to dig deep into the chemical and physical properties of materials, like a treasure hunt f
The world is running out of clean water. Scientists are searching for better ways to turn salty water into fresh water. One popular method is forward osmosis (FO), which uses less energy and is cheaper. In this study, scientists used computer simulations to test a new kind of FO membrane made from t
In bamboo forests, traditional farming methods often involve heavy use of fertilizers and flooding for irrigation. This approach, known as conventional management (CM), has been linked to soil acidification and a decrease in the variety of soil bacteria. Scientists have been exploring a new method c
Ever wondered why some places have trouble growing crops? In Egypt's northeastern Nile Delta, it's because of soil salinization and waterlogging. These issues make soil unhealthy and hurt farming. Scientists studied this area, which is important for both farming and history. They found that soil in
In Gambia, rainfall is a bit of a wild card. Sometimes it buckets down, other times it's a mere trickle. This weather rollercoaster creates a big headache for rural folks: water shortages. When water is scarce, people might resort to unsafe practices, putting their health at risk. Researchers have
New Jersey is having a tough time with water. The governor just announced a drought warning because the state is going through one of the driest periods in almost 120 years. This is causing a big increase in wildfires, with firefighters responding to over 500 more blazes this year compared to last y
Scientists have taken a close look at how well 39 climate models from the CMIP6 project match up with real-world data on Arctic energy and water budgets. They checked things like seasonal patterns, long-term averages, and trends in both the atmosphere and ocean. Turns out, many models have some seri
Imagine diving into six years of weather data from Portugal's largest reservoir, Alqueva. Two weather stations were installed here, one floating on the water and the other on the shore. From 2018 to 2023, these stations collected valuable information. Every hour, they recorded rainfall, water and so
Ever thought about Mars being warm and wet? That was the reality around 4 billion years ago. As the planet began to cool down, it found a nifty trick to keep the water flowing. Mars used a special type of ice made from carbon dioxide, which acted like a cozy blanket, trapping heat and melting water.
Scientists have come up with a clever way to deal with water pollution. They've created tiny graphene cages that can trap and break down nasty chemicals, like N, N-dimethylformamide (DMF), found in water. First, they mix graphene with a special polymer to create a kind of super material called PGO.
