h-BN/NiS2/NiS nanocatalysts for removing rhodamine B and Cr(VI) in wastewater
The human health is suffering from effluent containing heavy metal ions (such as Cr(VI)) and organic dyes (such as rhodamine B). Among numerous strategies to remove pollutants from water, photocatalysis has attracted extensive attention due to its lo.....»»
Aquatic animals can help purify our wastewater, says researcher
Aquatic creatures may help purify our wastewater. A team of researchers has investigated how invertebrates, such as worms, non-biting midge larvae and mussels that live on the bottom of streams and ditches, may benefit wastewater treatment plants. Th.....»»
Researchers develop advanced wastewater treatment system with promise for greener future
Researchers from King Khalid University have made significant progress in addressing environmental concerns related to the oil industry by developing an advanced wastewater treatment system. The team, led by Dr. Atef El Jery, recently published their.....»»
Stemming the tide of antibiotic resistance: Researchers shed light on the complexities of hospital wastewater treatment
In a paper published in the Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, a multidisciplinary team including biologists, chemists, chemical engineers, and environmental scientists have investigated the characteristics of wastewater samples from o.....»»
Despite being properly treated and highly diluted, wastewater still impacts river ecosystem, finds study
An experiment using water from a large wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) carried out by the Stream Ecology group has shown that this water continues to affect river diversity and the trophic web (food web) despite being properly treated and highly di.....»»
Water fleas may hold key to cleaner environment and better human health
Tiny water fleas could play a pivotal role in removing persistent chemical pollutants from wastewater—making it safe to use in factories, farms and homes, a new study reveals......»»
Brazilian researchers develop method of purifying water contaminated by glyphosate
Researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil have developed a strategy for removing glyphosate, one of the world's most frequently used herbicides, from water. Inspired by the concept of the circular economy, the technique is based on.....»»
YouTube Music for iPhone gets permanent miniplayer with AirPlay, swipe controls
Following Android in June, YouTube Music on the iPhone (and iPad) has been updated with a permanent miniplayer that cannot be removed and adds AirPlay by removing “next song” in favor of swipe controls. more….....»»
A novel approach for removing microplastics from water
A new study led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research has identified what may be a novel biological approach for removing extremely small and potentially dangerous plastic particles from water......»»
Residents and fishermen file a lawsuit demanding a halt to the release of Fukushima wastewater
Fishermen and residents of Fukushima and five other prefectures along Japan's northeastern coast filed a lawsuit Friday demanding a halt to the ongoing release of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea......»»
Microsoft is removing a Windows app that’s almost 30 years old
Microsoft's WordPad rich text editor is now among its deprecated apps, which signals a removal in a future update......»»
China"s fury over Fukushima water casts shadow on Asean Forum
China's outrage over Japan's release of treated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has dimmed prospects for improved ties when top officials of the two countries meet this week......»»
Japan fishermen, locals seek halt to Fukushima water release
More than 100 fishermen and locals living near Fukushima will file a lawsuit this week seeking to stop the release of wastewater from the stricken Japanese nuclear plant, they said Monday......»»
Influence of residual aluminum hydrolyzed species on activated sludge properties in industrial wastewater pre-treatment
Given that previous studies have neglected the potential mechanism of the difference in aluminum content affecting the activated sludge system, a research team from Wuhan University of Technology has investigated the morphology distributions of resid.....»»
Japan"s discharge of radioactive water from Fukushima is avoidable, risky and potentially illegal, say experts
The Japanese government intends to discharge all 1.34 million tons of wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, an operation that began on 24 August 2023. Presumably, it also plans to discharge the wastewater that will continue to.....»»
Japan wastewater release sparks wave of misinformation in China
Japan's release of wastewater has sparked a wave of misinformation in China about nuclear contamination in the Pacific Ocean, with viral posts promoting wild theories that lack scientific backing......»»
Auckland wastewater pipe dig reveals "fossil treasure trove"
A new New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics paper out today describes the 266 fossil species as one of the richest and most diverse groups of three-million-year-old fauna ever found in New Zealand. At least ten previously unknown species will.....»»
Musk’s Plan to Remove Block Feature on X Raises Concerns About Harassment
Users and advocates have raised concerns about what removing the "block" feature could mean for targets of harassment. In 2018, Rachel Cullen began receiving new followers to her account on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter......»»
Fukushima operator says released water samples within safe limits
Seawater samples taken following the release of wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear reactor showed radioactivity levels well within safe limits, operator TEPCO said on Friday......»»
Fukushima"s water release: what we know
Japan has announced plans to release wastewater from the stricken Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear plant into the ocean starting Thursday......»»
Photomator gets Pixelmator’s ‘Smart Deband’ feature to enhance JPEG images
Pixelmator Pro last year introduced a new feature called “Smart Deband,” which basically enhances images compressed as JPEG photos by removing artifacts known as color banding. This feature is now coming to Photomator, Pixelmator’s dedicated ph.....»»