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water

Smart Watering: How DIY Sensors Boost Lettuce Growth

March 18, 2025

Water is life. It is also a precious resource. Farmers often struggle with how much water to give their crops. Too much or too little can harm the plants. This is especially true in dry areas. So, how can farmers make the best use of water? One way is through smart irrigation. This means usin

science

A New Way to Split Water Using Light

March 17, 2025

A team of researchers recently developed a unique material that can split water into hydrogen and hydrogen peroxide using just visible light. This isn't just any material, though. It's a special kind of framework made from organic molecules. This framework has a clever design that helps it do its

science

Groundwater Contamination: How Aquifers' Nature Affects Monitoring

March 16, 2025

When dealing with groundwater contamination, figuring out how far and wide the bad stuff has spread is a big job. Engineers have a tough time deciding how many wells to monitor. They need lots of data and powerful computers to map out the spread of contaminants, called plumes. But there's a simpler

health

Zapping Viruses: UV Light vs. Hepatitis A in Everyday Liquids

March 16, 2025

Hepatitis A virus is a tough customer. It can survive in various liquids, making it a challenge to eradicate. Researchers wanted to see how well two types of UV light could knock it out. They tested UV-C light at 254 nanometers and a newer UV-C LED light at 279 nanometers. The goal was to find out h

science

Boosting Seawater Splitting with Smart Tweaks to Photoanodes

March 14, 2025

Ever wondered how to make seawater splitting more efficient? Scientists have found a clever way to do just that. They've come up with a two-step process to improve photoanodes, the key players in turning seawater into hydrogen. The first step involves adding tungsten to the mix. This tweak

environment

Bitcoin Mining: The Hidden Costs

March 14, 2025

Bitcoin mining is a big deal these days. It's not just about the money it makes. It's about the energy and water it uses. This is a big problem for the environment. First, let's talk about energy. Bitcoin mining needs a lot of it. This is true no matter how much energy is used. The good news is tha

health

Sipping on Radon: A Hidden Risk in Bottled Water

March 13, 2025

In the town of Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, a study was conducted to measure radon levels in bottled drinking water. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can be harmful if ingested or inhaled. The study focused on eight different brands of bottled water, which were purchased from local mark

environment

Rain's Role in Wastewater Contamination

March 12, 2025

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) face a constant battle against contaminants of emerging concern (CECs). These are chemicals that we use every day in things like medicine, cosmetics, and household products. They end up in our wastewater. They can be tricky to spot, especially the highly polar a

business

Why Your Water Bill Spiked This Month

March 11, 2025

In the small town of Summerton, residents were hit with a surprise. Their water bills for February arrived late and were higher than usual. This wasn't the first time this had happened. Similar issues occurred in August and January. The town tried to explain the situation through a social m

politics

Gaza's Power Crisis: A Critical Look at the Water and Electricity Shortage

March 10, 2025

Gaza is facing a severe water and power shortage. The source of this crisis? The recent electricity cut by Israel. A desalination plant, which makes fresh water for the region, is now struggling to operate. The plant was producing 18, 000 cubic meters of water daily. Now, it's down to about 2, 500 c