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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......»»

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Millions in the US may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies

Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states—more than 20% of the country's population—may rely on groundwater that contains detectable concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, for their drinking.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

On the way to light-controlled medicine: Researchers elucidate the structure of specific photoreceptors

Researchers in biology and medicine have long dreamed of controlling the activities of cells without, for example, having to use chemicals. After all, in a structure as complex as an entire organism, unwanted side-effects can often arise......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Life can maintain a habitable environment in hostile conditions, research suggests

Everybody knows that for life to thrive on any world, you need water, warmth, and something to eat. It's like a habitability mantra. But, what other factors affect habitability? What if you relaxed the conditions conducive to life? Would it still exi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

More states ban PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in more products

Legislative momentum against PFAS has surged this year, as at least 11 states enacted laws to restrict the use of "forever chemicals" in everyday consumer products or professional firefighting foam......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Virgo and Scorpio: How Earth Meets Water in This Unique Union

Virgo and Scorpio: How Earth Meets Water in This Unique Union.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Molecular insights into the dynamic dance of nanoplastics and natural organic matter

Nanoplastics, emerging as persistent environmental pollutants, pose significant threats due to their durability and wide distribution in water bodies. Their interactions with natural organic matter are critical, influencing pollutant retention, micro.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Researchers" unique 3D maps might help solve the mysteries of octopus arms

Octopuses are fascinating. Their eight arms gracefully whip through water and can accomplish extraordinary tasks like using tools and opening jars. While humans have one spinal cord attached to their brain, in octopuses, it's almost like each arm has.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

"Paleo-robots" provide an experimental approach for understanding how fish started to walk on land

The transition from water to land is one of the most significant events in the history of life on Earth. Now, a team of roboticists, paleontologists and biologists is using robots to study how the ancestors of modern land animals transitioned from sw.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Study examines reciprocal causal effects of addiction and education

Rong Hai, an associate economics professor in the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School, investigates people's behaviors that influence human capital decisions, and policies that promote this accumulation and ultimately reduce p.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Tighter programming helps curtail ChatGPT chatbot pranksters

Fullpath, maker of a data and experience platform for dealers that uses ChatGPT, has added programming guardrails to reduce the chance of AI-related problems......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Cofense improves visibility of dangerous email-based threats

Cofense released new AI-driven spam reduction capabilities to its Phishing Detection and Response (PDR) platform. These enhancements reduce workload so SOC analysts can concentrate on genuine threats that could quickly harm an organization’s revenu.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Simplified menus could reduce food waste and save cafes thousands

A new Australian study of small- to medium-sized cafes has found making small changes could prevent hundreds of tons of food waste while saving struggling businesses thousands of dollars......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Nuclear waste plant ‘leaking 2,100 litres of contaminated water a day’

Nuclear waste plant ‘leaking 2,100 litres of contaminated water a day’.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Risk of cardiovascular disease linked to long-term exposure to arsenic in community water supplies

Long term exposure to arsenic in water may increase cardiovascular disease and especially heart disease risk even at exposure levels below the federal regulatory limit (10µg/L) according to a study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Hea.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

New chemical treatment reduces number of plant pores that regulate water loss

Researchers from Nagoya University Institute of Transformative Biomolecules (WPI-ITbM) in Japan and their colleagues have identified and derivatized a chemical compound that effectively regulates the density of stomata in model plants. Stomata are cr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro wireless earbuds are $70 off today

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with active noise cancellation and an IPX7 rating for water resistance are on sale from Samsung for $160 after a $70 discount......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Snapdragon 8 Elite benchmarks blow the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 out of the water

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is out, but how does it fare against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, these benchmarks will clue us in. The post Snapdragon 8 Elite benchmarks blow the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 out of the water appeared first on Phandroid......»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Researchers in a lab near Lake Erie study how toxic algae can damage health

Steven Haller remembers the look of fear on people's faces when toxic algae in Lake Erie made it into his community's water supply 10 years ago, shutting it down for two days......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Microplastics and PFAS: Daphnia study finds combined impact results in greater environmental harm

The combined impact of so-called "forever chemicals" is more harmful to the environment than single chemicals in isolation, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of Birmingham investigated the environmental effects of microplastics and PFA.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Study suggests frogs and toads will face new risks as water habitats dry up due to global warming

A small international team has found that anurans such as frogs and toads will be facing increased risks to their survival in the coming years due to water habitats drying up as a result of global warming......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024