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water

Testing Teens' Water Skills: A Study

January 9, 2025

Ever wondered how good kids are at handling themselves in water? Researchers decided to find out by testing a bunch of healthy teens. They used a special test called the aquaticity assessment to measure how well these kids could perform and behave in water. The score they got could tell if they were

politics

Trump's Water War: Blasting Newsom Over California Wildfires

January 9, 2025

While Los Angeles is burning due to wildfires fueled by dry weather and wind, President-elect Donald Trump isn't showing sympathy. Instead, he's taking aim at Governor Gavin Newsom on his Truth Social platform, reigniting an old feud about California's water policies. Trump criticized Newsom for sup

science

Smart Irrigation for Wineries: A DIY Solution

January 8, 2025

Farmers rely heavily on weather and soil moisture to decide when to water their crops. A group in Spain hit a snag while setting up a vineyard. They needed a budget-friendly way to monitor soil and air conditions. Commercial options were either too pricey or didn't fit their needs. So, they rolled u

science

Boosting Water Cleanup: How Biochar Turbocharges Permanganate

January 8, 2025

Did you know that something as simple as nutshells can help clean up our water? Scientists have found that biochar, made from burning plant material like nutshells, can greatly improve the power of permanganate to break down tough pollutants. By adding biochar to permanganate, the pollutant removal

entertainment

Volcano Bay Shuts Down Again Due to Cold Snap

January 7, 2025

You might want to keep your swimsuit in the drawer this week if you were planning a trip to Universal's Volcano Bay. The popular water park in Orlando will be closed for several days due to some chilly weather. The park was already shut down earlier this month on January 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Now, it's

science

Meet Acidobacteria: The Heroes in Low C/N Wastewater Treatment

January 7, 2025

You know how sometimes wastewater has too much nitrogen but not enough oxygen-demanding stuff? That's a problem! One way we deal with this is using biological contact oxidation reactors (BCOR). These reactors use certain microorganisms to help remove the nitrogen. In this story, scientists found tha

science

Viral Detector Test: Which One Works Best for Wastewater?

January 6, 2025

Scientists tested three ways to check if viruses in wastewater are still alive. They used heat-treated and 'live' viruses in water and wastewater samples. They also looked at viruses naturally found in wastewater. The viruses included Human adenovirus 5, enterovirus A71, hepatitis-A virus, influenza

environment

Plants Powering Pollution-Fighting Batteries

January 6, 2025

Industrial wastewater often contains harmful pollutants like p-chlorophenol (4-CP) and hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). Scientists are looking for ways to clean up this mess and create energy at the same time. They've been experimenting with a type of plant called Leersia hexandra and a clever system c

science

Turning Plastic Bottles into Water Purifiers: A New Way to Fight Fluoride Pollution

January 6, 2025

Imagine turning waste plastic bottles into a powerful tool to clean up polluted water! That's what scientists did in a fascinating study. They took recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and transformed them into something called expanded graphite (EG). This new material was tested using

environment

Water Plants Under Climate Pressure: A Look at Tehran's Future

January 5, 2025

Climate change is shaking up water treatment plants, especially in places like Tehran. Scientists are worried about a green algae called chlorophyll-a, which can cause problems in water quality. To understand how climate change affects water flows, experts used a model called SDSM. They looked at th