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Forever chemicals are in our drinking water—here"s how to reduce them

News reports of so-called forever chemicals in drinking water have left people worried about the safety of tap and bottled water. But recent research has shown there are ways to significantly reduce the levels of these harmful chemicals in our water......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekOct 31st, 2024

New maps show high-risk zones for whale-ship collisions—vessel speed limits and rerouting can reduce the toll

Imagine you are a blue whale swimming up the California coast, as you do every spring. You are searching for krill in the Santa Barbara Channel, a zone that teems with fish, kelp forests, seagrass beds and other undersea life, but also vibrates with.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News12 hr. 28 min. ago

Exploring new liquid organic hydrogen carrier materials for a safer, more transportable energy source

To reduce CO2 emissions, the energy transition from a carbon-based energy system to a more sustainable system based on hydrogen energy is urgently needed. However, the nature of hydrogen (such as low volumetric density, flammability, and embrittlemen.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

Oldest direct evidence of hot water activity on Mars found

New Curtin University-led research has uncovered what may be the oldest direct evidence of ancient hot water activity on Mars, revealing the planet may have been habitable at some point in its past......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

"e-Drive": New gene drive reverses insecticide resistance in pests... then disappears

Insecticides have been used for centuries to counteract widespread pest damage to valuable food crops. Eventually, over time, beetles, moths, flies and other insects develop genetic mutations that render the insecticide chemicals ineffective......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

Nano-patterned copper oxide sensor provides rapid ultra-low hydrogen detection

Hydrogen is becoming an increasingly popular choice as we shift towards cleaner energy. It can be burned like traditional fuels, producing only water as a byproduct, and can generate electricity when used in fuel cells. However, as hydrogen productio.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Researchers investigate health risks of potentially toxic elements in surface water in Tarim River Basin, China

Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in surface water in arid areas can pose a serious threat to natural environment and human health......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Math-selective US universities reduce gender gap in STEM fields, analysis finds

Nationally, men in colleges and universities currently outpace women in earning physics, engineering, and computer science (PECS) degrees by an approximate ratio of 4:1. To better understand the factors driving these gaps, NYU researchers analyzed ba.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Researchers identify previously unknown compound in drinking water

A team of researchers from the United States and Switzerland has reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water. Inorganic chloramines are commonly used to disinfect drinking water to safeguard public health f.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Support for carbon pricing higher than expected, finds study

Viewed by many experts as one of the most effective tools of climate policy, carbon pricing seeks to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Currently, however, only 23% of global greenhouse gas emissions are subject to this climate tax, as it is seen as un.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Illegal mining clampdown in South Africa: Treating desperate people like criminals is an injustice

Illegal artisanal gold mining in South Africa is in the spotlight again. Under Operation Vala Umgodi ("plug the hole"), South African authorities have since December 2023 been trying to disrupt the illicit gold mining economy by cutting off water, fo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Apple brings hearing tests to AirPods Pro 2 in France but holds back key feature

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 now let users in France test their hearing and reduce loud noises, but the hearing aid feature is stuck in regulatory limbo.AirPods ProApple has introduced new health-focused capabilities for the AirPods Pro 2, including a heari.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Plastic reduces krill"s ability to remove carbon in the deep ocean, marine ecologists find

New research shows that increased levels of plastic pollution in the Southern Ocean could reduce the ability of Antarctic krill, a tiny shrimp-like crustacean, to help take CO2 from the atmosphere. The results are published this month in the journal.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Mixed forests can reduce the risk of forest damage in a warmer climate

Forests with few tree species pose a considerably higher risk of being damaged, and the introduced lodgepole pine is especially vulnerable. This is the finding of a new study published in Ecosphere by researchers from Umeå University and the Swedish.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Sugar-like nanoparticle covering could boost cancer drug delivery

A spoonful of sugar might actually help medicine go down, according to recent research from the University of Mississippi. And it could reduce the harmful side effects of cancer treatment. Instead of a literal spoonful of sugar, however, the research.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

"Will you buy fewer plastic bottles?" A simple question can change our behavior

The bottled water market has seen explosive growth—up 73% over the last decade—making it one of the fastest-growing industries globally. However, this growth comes at a significant environmental cost. Plastic waste, greenhouse gas emissions from.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Canada"s first moon rover will soon have a name as it prepares to explore a hostile lunar region

The Canadian Space Agency announced a competition today to name Canada's first-ever rover mission to the moon. This unmanned mission will explore the south polar region of the moon to search for water ice and explore its unique geology......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Carbon credits scheme failing threatened species, says study

New research shows that most areas under a federal government scheme designed to reduce carbon emissions or store carbon don't protect the habitat of threatened species......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Light-based photocatalytic system can break down PFAS at room temperature

Researchers at Colorado State University have found a new approach for breaking down PFAS—a group of human-made "forever" chemicals commonly used for their water-resistant properties that can carry health risks from long-term exposure......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Superior photosynthesis abilities of some plants could hold key to climate-resilient crops

More than 3 billion years ago, on an Earth entirely covered with water, photosynthesis first evolved in ancient bacteria. In the following millions of years, those bacteria evolved into plants, optimizing themselves along the way for various environm.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Quantum DXi9200 helps organizations manage and reduce cybersecurity risks

Quantum announces the DXi9200, the latest generation of its flagship DXi9000 Series hybrid (flash + dense disk) data protection appliances, designed for scalable, efficient backup and recovery services for large organizations. With the continuing thr.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024