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water

Tracking Viruses in Sewage: A Two-Year Study in India

November 25, 2024

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

science

Seawater's Secret: A Durable Catalyst for Green Hydrogen

November 25, 2024

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

health

Fluoride in Water: A Healthy Controversy

November 24, 2024

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

celebrities

Shaq's Water Aversion: A Healthy Lifestyle Paradox

November 24, 2024

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

entertainment

Volcano Bay's Chilly Shutdown

November 23, 2024

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

politics

Bill Nye Blasts RFK Jr. ’s Proposed Fluoride Ban

November 21, 2024

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,

environment

Metal Levels in Marine Stingrays: A Closer Look at Johor Waters

November 21, 2024

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

environment

Fungi Underwater: Unsung Heroes of Aquatic Life

November 20, 2024

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

environment

Boosting Wastewater Treatment: A Look into Multi-Stage Flow-Through Systems

November 20, 2024

Cleaning up wastewater is a big deal. One way to do it is by using electrochemical flow-through systems. These systems can break down tough pollutants like amoxicillin (AMX) in water. Researchers used a special type of anode made of porous Ti-ENTA/SnO2-Sb to test how well these systems work. They fo

environment

Making Safe Drinking Water a Reality: Where Are Bihar's Remediation Units?

November 20, 2024

Water quality is a big deal in Bihar, India, where many people rely on groundwater for drinking. The state has a lot of issues with arsenic, iron, and fluoride in its water. The government has been trying to fix this by installing remediation units. But are these units going in the right places? Let