Picture this: cleaning up oil wastewater in a simpler way. Typically, you'd use two methods - adsorption and flotation. But scientists in Brazil decided to combine these into one. They created a special material called biochar and tested it on real oil wastewater from local wells. This new method pr
Water is a big deal in Vietnam, especially for farmers. A new study in the Mekong Delta shows laser land leveling (LLL) can save a lot of water. Farmers using LLL can save up to 20% more water compared to traditional methods. That’s like having more water for everyone! But is it all sunshine and ra
You know how some industries, like pharmaceuticals and plastics, release harmful chemicals called phenols into water? Detecting these pollutants is tricky and usually requires expensive methods and skilled people. Enter the affordable, easy-to-use paper strips! These strips, made from simple filter
Dengue fever has hit record levels in the Americas, with Brazil seeing the most cases. But how can we better track this virus? Scientists have looked into a interesting approach: tracing the virus in urine and saliva of infected people. This could revolutionize how we monitor dengue outbreaks. Imag
Ever wondered how we can make wastewater treatment plants work more efficiently? Scientists have come up with a clever way to predict changes in water quality, which is really important for managing the process and reducing pollution. They combined something called convolutional bi-directional gated
Imagine if you could juice up your phone while drinking water at the same time. Scientists have come up with two materials, CP1 and CP2, made from lead. CP2 is super speedy in moving electrons, which makes energy production quicker and eco-friendlier. While both materials look promising, CP2 could b
You might think that the biggest problem with antibiotic production wastewater is the leftover antibiotics. But there's more to worry about. This wastewater also has high amounts of organic pollutants, which can be very harmful on their own or when mixed with antibiotics. One study looked at how the
Did you know that certain bacteria can help clean our water? One such bacteria is Bacillus subtilis, or B. subtilis for short. This little guy is special because it can trap tiny plastic particles, known as nanoplastics, while also processing nitrogen compounds in water. Scientists have been studyin
Emerging contaminants (ECs) are pollutants that have started to show up in our waterways. They come from things like personal care products, antibiotics, painkillers, hormone disruptors, and even psychiatric medications. Scientists have gotten better at finding these pollutants, but we still need mo
Did you know that wastewater is a hidden treasure trove of nitrogen? Today, we're facing a challenge: how to recover this essential nutrient from wastewater without breaking the bank or harming the environment. The main obstacles? Low nitrogen concentrations in city wastewater, lack of efficient sep
