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.....»»
Do’s and don’ts for cleaning your dirty Apple Watch
Apple Watch has become the world’s most popular smartwatch and it’s used in a wide range of environments and activities. With that in mind, it’s not a big surprise that the wearable has been found to hold on to harmful bacteria, so making a reg.....»»
"Citizen scientists" battle to save historic UK river
On the banks of the River Wye on the border between England and Wales, Pat Stirling flings a plastic measuring jug tied to a rope into the water......»»
Everything coming to Netflix in September 2023
New seasons of Sex Education, Love is Blind, and Virgin River -- plus the debut of Castlevania: Nocturne -- highlight Netflix's September 2023 schedule......»»
Understanding river alteration via shifting flow regime
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) published their findings on the drastic short-term alterations in rivers accompanied by shifts in vegetation and geomorphology drawn from actual on-site investigat.....»»
Dallas sues Navy, again, with Hensley Field redevelopment plans in limbo
Dallas is once again suing to try to force the U.S. Navy to finish cleaning up a contaminated former Naval airfield after the military branch has blown its previous deadline to clear the site by seven years......»»
This Shark cordless vacuum is on sale for under $200 right now
The Shark IX140H Pet cordless vacuum, which is perfect for cleaning households with dogs and cats, is on sale from Walmart for just $178 after a $31 discount......»»
Do’s and don’ts for cleaning your dirty Apple Watch band
A recent study has found our Apple Watch bands are home to dangerous bacteria, highlighting the importance of regularly cleaning them. But what’s safe or best to use? Here’s how to clean Apple Watch bands with step-by-step do’s and don’ts......»»
Seine pollution forces cancelation of third Olympics test event
The swimming stage of a triathlon in Paris's Seine River was canceled on Sunday due to pollution, organizers announced, raising further questions about holding competitions there during the 2024 Olympics......»»
This bundle deal saves you $350 on a robot vacuum and robot mop
If you need help cleaning your home, Amazon is selling a bundle with iRobot's Roomba s9+ robot vacuum and Braava Jet m6 robot mop at $350 off -- down to $899......»»
Colorado River Basin ranks among the world"s most water-stressed regions, analysis finds
A research effort tracking water scarcity around the world shows California, Arizona and other Western states are experiencing water stress at high levels similar to arid countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar......»»
This sure looks like the movements of a glacier across ancient Mars
It is a scientific certainty that Mars was once a much different place, with a denser atmosphere, warmer temperatures, and where water once flowed. Evidence of this past is preserved in countless surface features, ranging from river channels and allu.....»»
How To Clean A Bidet – All You Need To Know
A bidet attachment, whether electric or non-electric, is prone to dirt and mineral buildup, just like any other plumbing fixture in your bathroom. But cleaning it the DIY way is not a very complicated task, and we will tell you all about it in the fo.....»»
How To Clean A Bidet Nozzle 101 – Spray And Play
Maintaining optimal hygiene and cleanliness in your bathroom extends to all fixtures, including the nozzle of the bidet. Regularly cleaning the bidet nozzle is essential to prevent a build-up of residue and ensure an effective cleaning experien.....»»
Non-toxic, sustainable cleaning agent developed for paintings
The restoration of artworks often involves solvents which have toxic properties. Now researchers have succeeded for the first time in creating a non-toxic and sustainable cleaning agent for paintings......»»
Nano-thin "liquid-like" coatings may pave the way for a "self-cleaning" world
University of Sydney researchers have observed oil molecules retaining their 'liquid-like' properties when they are chemically attached as an extremely thin layer to solid surfaces, opening new possibilities for designing sustainable materials with n.....»»
Cleaning water with "smart rust" and magnets
Pouring flecks of rust into water usually makes it dirtier. But researchers have developed special iron oxide nanoparticles they call "smart rust" that actually makes it cleaner. Smart rust can attract many substances, including oil, nano- and microp.....»»
Novel socio-environmental vulnerability index pinpoints sustainability issues in Brazilian river basins
Brazilian researchers combined environmental physical, social and economic indicators to create an index that measures a region's vulnerability and used it to analyze the basins of the Parnaíba River and São Francisco River in the Northeast of Braz.....»»
Recovery of biodiversity in rivers across Europe is slowing down, study finds
The study, led by the Senckenberg Institute and published in the journal Nature, examined invertebrate biodiversity in river systems across 22 European countries and found that additional measures are needed to revive the recovery of freshwater biodi.....»»
Beaver-like dams can enhance existing flood management strategies for at-risk communities, study finds
River barriers made up of natural materials like trees, branches, logs and leaves can reduce flooding in at-risk communities by storing water upstream, new research has found......»»
This Roborock self-emptying robot vacuum is $340 off at Best Buy
The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra, a self-emptying robot vacuum that's also a self-cleaning mop, is on sale from Best Buy with a $340 discount for a limited time......»»