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.....»»
Ecovacs launching robotic lawnmower, commerical floor cleaning robots in 2023
Ecovacs has announced the Goat G1 and Deebot Pro for 2023. The former is a robotic lawnmower, while the latter is a commercial floor-cleaning robot......»»
Part-time "janitor" cell cleans up the nervous system when the normal janitors die
Microglia are a type of immune cell that works as a "janitor" to the central nervous system that clears out dead cells and other debris. But when these janitor cells themselves die, other microglia don't do the cleaning up of their fallen brethren. S.....»»
Upgrade your Indoor Cleaning with UWANT’s B200 Spot Cleaner
UWANT's B200 spot cleaner comes with a nice set of features. The post Upgrade your Indoor Cleaning with UWANT’s B200 Spot Cleaner first appeared on Phandroid. Robot vacuums are all the rage these days. They clean up after us and even mop.....»»
Along the Missouri river banks, one turtle thrived while the other declined
Two activities—harvesting turtles for food and riverside development—in Southern Missouri sharply reduced the number of northern map turtles in one river. When that happened, a longtime competitor moved in, according to 50 years of data......»»
Alligators exposed to PFAS show autoimmune effects
A recent study of alligators in the Cape Fear River found the animals had elevated levels of 14 different per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in their blood serum, as well as clinical and genetic indicators of immune system effects. The work ad.....»»
Ostrich-like dinosaurs found in Mississippi are among the world"s largest ornithomimosaurs at more than 800 kg
Ostrich-like dinosaurs called ornithomimosaurs grew to enormous sizes in ancient eastern North America, according to a study published October 19, 2022, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Chinzorig Tsogtbaatar of the North Carolina Museum of Natu.....»»
Drones show potential to improve salmon nest counts
Struggling salmon populations could get some help from the sky. A Washington State University study showed that drone photography of the Wenatchee River during spawning season can be effective in estimating the number of rocky hollows salmon create t.....»»
Roborock Dyad wet/dry vacuum: TikTok’s viral cleaning sensation is $90 off
Roborock Dyad wet/dry vacuum: TikTok’s viral cleaning sensation is $90 off.....»»
This 2-pack of AirPod deep-cleaning pens is on sale for $15
TL;DR: As of Oct. 16, you can get these Apple AirPod Deep Cleaner pens (2-pack) for just $14.99 instead of $29.95 — that's a 49% discount.AirPods have grown increasingly popular since they burst onto the scene back in 2016. Today, AirPods make.....»»
One does not simply detonate a volcano into Mordor: A scientist explains the problems with that Rings of Power episode
In the blockbuster fantasy series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, one of the principal antagonists, the wicked Adar, diverted a river into the labyrinth of tunnels under a dormant Mount Doom to trigger an explosive volcanic eruption. This.....»»
Cleaner wastewater makes for healthier rivers
Have you ever thought about where your waste goes? For people living in cities, it goes to a treatment plant. However, treated wastewater ultimately finds its way into a local waterway. This means it could end up in your nearby stream, river, or lake.....»»
Clean Water Act at 50: environmental gains, challenges unmet
Lifelong Cleveland resident Steve Gove recalls when the Cuyahoga River symbolized shame—fetid, lifeless, notorious for catching fire when sparks from overhead rail cars ignited the oil-slicked surface......»»
Get up to 44% off Roborock robot vacuums & mops until October 15
Get great deals on Roborock's lineup of robot vacuum cleaners and mops during the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale, starting from October 11.Roborock vacuums are heavily discounted.If you want to cut down the amount of cleaning in your home, a cleaning.....»»
Save 25% on this Roomba-made Braatva robot mop today
Snag a super convenient robot mop Prime Early Access deal in the form of the excellent Braava Jet m6 robot mop and save plenty of effort cleaning......»»
Why the Salton Sea is turning into toxic dust
The Salton Sea, California's most polluted inland lake, has lost a third of its water in the last 25 years. New research has determined a decline in Colorado River flow is the reason for that shrinking......»»
Discovering the three largest shipwrecks in the St. Lawrence River
Of all the rivers in the world, the St. Lawrence River is undeniably one of the most challenging for mariners......»»
Amazing Prime deal: Save £600 on ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 OMNI smart vacuum and mop
The Ecovacs Deebot X1 Omni does it all, including cleaning, mopping, emptying, and more. Check it out......»»
The magnificent Lake Eyre Basin is threatened by 831 oil and gas wells, and more are planned
The heart-shaped Lake Eyre Basin covers about one-sixth of Australia. It contains one of the few remaining pristine river systems in the world......»»
Do’s and don’ts for cleaning your dirty AirPods Pro and charging case
With an in-ear design, AirPods Pro (gen 1 and 2) can become dirty more quickly than AirPods. But cleaning them is easy enough when you know what to avoid and what materials/tools are best. Read on for how to clean AirPods Pro and the charging case w.....»»
This fat bear"s transformation is absolutely stunning
The life of a bear cub is terrifying. Threats abound. From other bears. From the swirling river. From winter. Only around one in three Katmai National Park and Preserve bear cubs survives their first year. The yearling cub (meaning its second year al.....»»