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.....»»
Cicadas could hold the secret to self-cleaning surfaces—new study
Nature is inspiring scientists all the time. Some ideas are still in research, like beaver-inspired super-warm wetsuits. But others are already part of human life, like Velcro (based on burdock burrs) and the Japanese bullet train (modeled on kingfis.....»»
Risk assessment for fluoride in groundwater of Mihe-Weihe River Basin—a region with high fluorine content
Due to the unclear distribution characteristics and causes of fluoride in groundwater of Mihe-Weihe River Basin (China), there is a higher risk for the future development and utilization of groundwater. Based on the systematic sampling and analysis,.....»»
Tireless ecosystem engineers or nuisance animals? Beavers" presence felt in Boise River
Some of the trees along the Boise Greenbelt at the southeast end of the city are wrapped at their bases with chicken wire. These are not Christmas trees, and this ornamentation, strung by the city of Boise in conjunction with volunteer groups, is not.....»»
Removing dams from the Klamath River is a step toward justice for Native Americans in Northern California
The Klamath River runs over 250 miles (400 kilometers) from southern Oregon to the Pacific Ocean in Northern California. It flows through the steep, rugged Klamath Mountains, past slopes of redwood, fir, tanoak and madrone, and along pebbled beaches.....»»
Toxic foam blights river crucial to Brazil"s biggest city
Not far from Latin America's biggest city, Sao Paulo, a river is covered in a white layer that resembles fresh snow but is in fact a smelly, toxic foam......»»
These Tineco Prime Day deals are ideal for cleaning stubborn messes
These Tineco Prime Day deals allow you to take advantage of excellent Tineco smart vacuum deals and discounts......»»
Dreametech offers hi-tech cleaning solutions for every home at the biggest discounts ever for Prime Day
When it comes to working smarter, not harder, there’s no better example than cleaning tech. Robot cleaners can take care of the bulk of hoovering and mopping without family members having to lift a finger – with Dreametech offering three of the.....»»
Deadly flooding hits several countries, scientists said this will be increasingly common
Schools in New Delhi had to close Monday after heavy monsoon rains battered the Indian capital. Landslides and flash floods killed at least 15 people over the last three days. Further north, the overflowing Beas River swept vehicles downstream as it.....»»
Team finds plastic-associated metalloids in the urban river environments of Mongolia
A team led by researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University studied how microplastics in the environment accumulate heavy metals. As the microplastics spread, so does their toxic cargo. Focusing on polystyrene foam, the team collected particles alon.....»»
Solidarity and resistance: Key to Las Kellys making themselves seen
"We are the women who clean." With this phrase, which unites all women who work in the care and cleaning sector, Las Kellys have succeeded in consolidating a struggle that has made them seen, brought dignity to their profession, and defended their ri.....»»
Nissan prepares Mississippi assembly plant for an electric age
According to a supplier production schedule, assembly on a pair of electric sedans begins in Canton in 2026. A couple of battery-powered crossovers follow in 2027 and 2028......»»
Asian clams" spread in Columbia River warns of worse invaders
The invasive Asian clam is more common in the lower Columbia River than its native habitat of southeast Asia, according to a study of the clam's abundance in the river......»»
In the wake of winter storm damage, Pajaro River flood-control efforts slide
Just months after a levee failure inundated the small farmworker community of Pajaro, Calif., and sent thousands fleeing, cracks have already begun forming in the regional agency tasked with maintaining flood infrastructure......»»
Pornhub cuts off more US users in ongoing protest over age-verification laws
Pornhub apologized to "loyal visitors" blocked in two states this weekend. Enlarge (credit: ssuaphoto | iStock / Getty Images Plus) On July 1, laws requiring adult websites to verify user ages took effect in Mississippi.....»»
Amazon dolphins at risk from fishing, dams and dredging
Research shows Amazon river dolphins are under threat from fishing and proposed new dams and dredging. Scientists have used satellite tags to track eight dolphins in the Peruvian Amazon, to discover where they went in relation to fishing areas and pr.....»»
Best cordless vacuum deals: Huge savings on Dyson, Shark and LG
If you need help in cleaning your home, you should check out this roundup of the best cordless vacuum deals, which includes products by Dyson, Shark, and LG......»»
Anthropologist examines nomadic pastoralists in Russia
For centuries, nomadic pastoralists have been moving their livestock with the seasons between camps at the headwaters of the Yenisei River in Tuva in Russia and northern Mongolia. In new research, Adjunct Associate Professor of Anthropology at The Un.....»»
Which is longer, Amazon or Nile? New quest aims to settle old debate
What's the longest river in the world, the Nile or the Amazon? The question has fueled a heated debate for years. Now, an expedition into the South American jungle aims to settle it for good......»»
920 million people could face conflict over the world"s rivers by 2050: What our study found in Africa
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project on the Nile River started operating in February 2022. It reinforced tensions between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt. The three countries rely most heavily on the Nile's water. Sudan and Egypt consider the US$4.6.....»»
This robot lawn mower is cheaper than you think
Save time when cleaning up your lawn with this MowRo robot lawn mower that does all the hard work for you, on sale at Amazon......»»