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
Ever wanted to clean up a polluted lake? Well, meet the PAD resin, a super absorbent material designed to tackle chromium (VI) pollution. Made via an eco-friendly process, this resin is no ordinary adsorbent. It not only soaks up a lot of chromium (VI), but also changes color when it does, making it
Lahore, Pakistan, is facing a severe smog issue. This mix of pollution, dust, and smoke under sunlight is bad for our health and the environment. It can cause breathing trouble, heart problems, and even affect unborn babies. As cities worldwide deal with smog, this study examined 50 scientific paper
Imagine tiny, super-strong silicon cages growing on sheets of graphene, creating a surface that water hates but oil loves. This is the idea behind a new material that can soak up oil spills like a sponge. Scientists grew these silicon cages, called octa-phenyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (O
As cities grow bigger and busier, the idea of nighttime workouts is catching on. We know that urban settings can affect how active people are, but what about when the sun goes down? Plus, how do these effects vary between men and women? This exploration delves into the key aspects of city living tha
Let's take a trip back in time to the late 19th century. When British officials first stepped onto the island of Cyprus, they meticulously documented its features. This historical geospatial dataset, crafted from maps made between 1878 and 1883, gives us a snapshot of Cyprus's past environment. The
Trying to recycle waste polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics is tough because it can create hazardous stuff, like polychlorinated biphenyls. Researchers have come up with a cool new way to fix this issue. They use sunlight to heat up and convert PVC plastics into useful carbon materials. This process i
You might have heard about Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) maker that's been making waves. Well, they just got a huge boost from the government. President Biden's administration has agreed to give Rivian a conditional loan worth a whopping $6. 6 billion! This loan isn't just for fun, though. It's
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
