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water quality

Safe Water Still a Hard Fight in Rural Philippines

March 30, 2026

In many poor and middle‑income places, getting clean water is a daily battle. A recent study looked at four remote villages in Barbaza, Antique. The researchers collected 232 water samples from taps, bottles and wells. They tested each sample for temperature, pH, total dissolved solids (TDS

environment

Idaho's Water Guardians: How Science is Saving the State's Precious Resource

January 25, 2026

Idaho is making big moves to protect its water. The Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) is leading the charge. It's giving out over $580, 000 to fund eight research projects. These projects are happening at the state's public universities. They aim to tackle Idaho's water problems head-

environment

The Messy Truth Behind America's Factory Farms

January 22, 2026

America's factory farms, or CAFOs, produce a staggering amount of waste. This waste often ends up in our rivers and lakes, making them unsafe for swimming or fishing. The problem is that these farms are not held to the same environmental standards as other industries. Unlike factories, they don't ha

environment

How Brunswick's Community Champions Are Guarding Their Waterways

December 11, 2025

In Brunswick, Georgia, a unique team of local leaders, including pastors and officials, teamed up with scientists to tackle a pressing issue: keeping the city's water safe. This wasn't just another environmental project. It was a grassroots effort that earned national recognition. The group, known

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Pesticides Mix-Up: How Two Common Chemicals Harm Water Plants and Tiny Life Forms

November 22, 2025

Pesticides are often used together in farms, but what happens when they mix in water? Two chemicals, imidacloprid and glufosinate-ammonium, are often found together in water. Scientists wanted to see how these two chemicals affect plants and tiny life forms in water. They did a 24-day experiment wit

education

Young Scientists Dive into Water Discovery

November 2, 2025

In the heart of the Coeur d’Alene National Forest, a unique educational journey unfolds. Young students from various high schools across North Idaho are stepping out of their classrooms and into the great outdoors. They are not just observing nature; they are actively engaging with it. Equipped with

environment

How Tiny Water Plants Make Your Drinking Water Smell Bad

October 23, 2025

Cyanobacteria, those tiny green plants in water, can make drinking water smell and taste bad. They do this by releasing a chemical called 2-Methylisoborneol (MIB). Even a tiny bit of MIB can ruin the water's quality. But how and when these plants release MIB is still a mystery. Scientists did some

environment

Ningbo's Rivers: A Three-Part Health Check

July 7, 2025

Ningbo's rivers are getting a thorough health check-up, and it's about time. Most studies only use one method to check the water's condition. But this time, researchers decided to be more thorough. They used three different ways to see how clean and alive the rivers are. First, they looked at 15 ri

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River Pollution: A Closer Look at the Sio Malaba Malakisi Basin

July 6, 2025

The Sio Malaba Malakisi River Basin, shared by Kenya and Uganda, faces a big problem: pollution. This area is important for people's lives and the economy, but not enough is known about how the water quality changes over time and space. A recent study took a close look at this issue. They collected

environment

Paris's Seine River Opens for a Swim After a Century of Waiting

July 5, 2025

For the first time in over a century, Parisians are diving into the Seine River. This historic moment comes after a massive cleanup effort that cost over 1. 4 billion euros. The river now meets European water quality standards, making it safe for swimmers. On a recent Saturday morning, dozens of pe