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
Imagine if we could predict outbreaks of flu and COVID-19 just by looking at what's in our sewage. That's exactly what scientists did in Pune, India. They spent two years, from January 2022 to December 2023, collecting sewage samples from 11 different areas. They used a special technique called reve
Could you picture using seawater to produce clean hydrogen fuel? It's an attractive idea, but there's a snag. The tools that speed up this process, known as catalysts, usually crumble in seawater’s salty environment. Scientists have been grappling with this issue and recently discovered something am
Fluoride naturally exists in soil, plants, and water. Adding it to drinking water is a debate that's been brewing, especially with figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressing concerns about health impacts. Here’s a quick look at what's happening. In the U. S. , fluoridation was introduced in 1945
Shaquille O'Neal, the former NBA star, has made massive strides in his health journey. From facing life-threatening conditions to flaunting his abs on social media, he's come a long way. But there's a surprising issue: Shaq hates drinking water. He only drinks when he feels dehydrated, which isn't t
Central Florida is getting a chill this week, and Universal Volcano Bay is feeling the cold snap too. The water park will stay closed on Saturday, November 23, after being shut down on Thursday and Friday due to low temperatures. If you're planning a visit, call 407-817-8317 or check Universal Orlan
Bill Nye, the famous engineer and TV personality, has criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his controversial plan to eliminate fluoride from the nation’s drinking water. "I think he's lost his way, " Nye commented recently. Kennedy, nominated for the secretary of health and human services position,
Have you ever wondered what lurks beneath the surface of Johor Waters when it comes to marine life? A recent study took a deep dive into the heavy metal levels of stingrays from Pontian, Muar, and Batu Pahat. These metals, like copper, zinc, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, can build up in the r
Imagine diving into a lake and taking a closer look at the tiny, often unnoticed creatures living there. Among these are fungi, the unsung heroes of aquatic life. Just like their terrestrial counterparts, these water-dwelling fungi play crucial roles in the underwater world. They help break down org
