Cleaning up the Mississippi River
Louisiana State University College of the Coast & Environment Boyd Professor R. Eugene Turner reconstructed a 100-year record chronicling water quality trends in the lower Mississippi River by compiling water quality data collected from 1901 to 2019.....»»
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Maya reservoirs relied on aquatic plants like water lilies to help keep water clean
Aquatic biota essentially served as self-cleaning "constructed wetlands." Enlarge / Lidar map of Tikal, Guatemala, showing some of its reservoirs. (credit: Image adapted Tankersley et al. 2020) The ancient Maya city of.....»»
Glacial lake outburst floods in Alaska and the Himalayas show evolving hazards in a warming world
In August 2023, residents of Juneau, Alaska, watched as the Mendenhall River swelled to historic levels in a matter of hours. The rushing water undercut the riverbank and swallowed whole stands of trees and multiple buildings......»»
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After reviewing the best robot vacuums for pet hair, we found that the top bots had superior carpet cleaning and self-emptying. Shop Prime Day deals on robot vacuums:AmazonWalmartBest BuyPets can be mediocre roommates. Their presence undoubtedl.....»»
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas Longhorns live stream: Watch college football for free
Find out where to watch a live stream of the Red River Rivalry between the No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners and No. 3 Texas Longhorns......»»
How to clean headphones and earbuds without damaging them
Cleaning your headphones and earbuds doesn't take much time, but it's a task you want to approach carefully. Here's how to properly clean your wearable audio......»»
Invertebrate biodiversity is improving in England"s rivers, long-term trends show
Rivers across England have seen a significant improvement in river invertebrate biodiversity since 1989, shows a study led by UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) researchers......»»
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Looking for ways to enhance your cleaning game while simplifying your life? Roborock has you covered. The trusted robot vacuum cleaner experts have expanded their excellent Roborock Q series with two new affordable options. Roborock Q5 Pro+ and Q8.....»»
Undergraduate researcher discovers unexpected diversity in key river microorganisms
Once a week for the past year, Kylee Brevick could be found at two particular spots on the Willamette and Columbia rivers, taking samples of water for testing. The undergraduate biochemistry major (and environmental science minor) was undertaking an.....»»
Long-Lewis Automotive buys 1, sells 3 stores
Long-Lewis Automotive Group sold three dealerships in Alabama and Mississippi and bought one Alabama store this spring and summer......»»
Lethal weapon: New antimicrobial coating could revolutionize cleaning methods
We've gained a new weapon in the fight against harmful and often antibiotic-resistant pathogens with the development of a unique material engineered to limit disease spread and replace current cumbersome cleaning protocols on high-touch surfaces like.....»»
Feds" cash stream supports Colorado River conservation—but the money will dry up
Despite a megadrought, states in the West have been able to avoid drastic cuts to their allocations of Colorado River water this year not only because of surprising storms but also thanks to generous financial incentives from all levels of government.....»»
Rivers contain hidden sinks and sources of microplastics, study finds
Significant quantities of microplastic particles are being trapped in riverbed sediments or carried through the air along major river systems, a new study has shown......»»
Researchers investigate microplastics in D.C."s waterways
A research team from American University has spent the last three years collecting samples from several freshwater streams that feed into Washington, D.C.'s Anacostia River. They have been looking for microplastics......»»
Despite being properly treated and highly diluted, wastewater still impacts river ecosystem, finds study
An experiment using water from a large wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) carried out by the Stream Ecology group has shown that this water continues to affect river diversity and the trophic web (food web) despite being properly treated and highly di.....»»
From homebodies to prolific swimmers, researchers track Chicago River fish to find out where they are going and why
Under the muddy surface of the Chicago River, a bluegill swam miles upon miles, back and forth from one end of the river system to another......»»
Research presents new development model for the world"s third-longest river
A new research paper published in Science Advances reveals how changes in the size of the Yangtze River watershed may have led to the carving of deep canyons......»»
River sampling study shows impact of COVID-19 pandemic on London"s waterways
The most detailed study of a city's waterways anywhere in the world has revealed how chemical pollutants in London's rivers changed over the pandemic......»»
New self-cleaning membranes developed by researchers dramatically improve efficiency of desalination technologies
A team of NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) researchers has developed a new kind of self-cleaning, hybrid membrane that provides a solution that overcomes significant challenges that have, until now, limited desalination technologies......»»
Ancient Amazonians intentionally created fertile "dark earth"
The Amazon river basin is known for its immense and lush tropical forests, so one might assume that the Amazon's land is equally rich. In fact, the soils underlying the forested vegetation, particularly in the hilly uplands, are surprisingly infertil.....»»