5 advances to protect water sources, availability
EurekAlert! Water is an essential requirement for life on Earth it supports everything from cellular processes to ecosystems. Five papers published in ACS journals provide new insights to help protect […]
Young innovators tackle arsenic-tainted water with sensors
Phys.org What began as a modest school project by two curious teenagers in Bihar, eastern India, has evolved into a cutting-edge startup, using artificial intelligence (AI) and digital sensors to […]
Researchers reveal role of wetlands in terrestrial carbon sink change
EurekAlert! Wetlands are among the most efficient ecosystems for carbon (C) sequestration, storing more than 30% of global soil C in only 3-13% of Earth’s land surface. A research group […]
Are 1 in 1,000-year floods getting more common?
Fast Company The phrase “1 in 1,000-year floods” comes from the fact that statistically, floods of that intensity and destruction are likely to happen once every 1,000 years (or a […]
Global Wetland Outlook 2025: Valuing, conserving, restoring and financing wetlands
Ramsar The Global Wetland Outlook Special Edition 2025 sets out a transformative agenda. It emphasises the urgent need to recognise wetlands as valuable natural resources that are crucial for ensuring […]
New clay-based material could offer affordable, low-waste way to tackle water pollution using only sunlight
Phys.org A low-cost material made from clay common in British soil and vitamin B2 could one day help clean up pollution using only sunlight. Click here to read the […]
New global study shows freshwater is disappearing at alarming rates
Phys.org New findings from studying over two decades of satellite observations reveal that Earth’s continents have experienced unprecedented freshwater loss since 2002, driven by climate change, unsustainable groundwater use and […]
South Australia’s algal bloom may shrink over winter – but this model suggests it will spread to new areas in summer
The Conversation – Australia South Australia is desperate for help to tackle an unprecedented harmful algal bloom that has decimated marine life up and down the coast. While the extent […]
Study reveals foot traffic as surprising driver of river pollution
Phys.org A pilot study has revealed that everyday pedestrian movement such as walking, kicking, or brushing past litter can unintentionally propel waste into rivers, adding a previously overlooked human factor […]
Bio-inspired membrane design unlocks new possibilities for water purification, extraction
EurekAlert! Inspired by the precision of living cells, researchers have developed a bio-mimicking membrane that can selectively control the flow of ions at the atomic scale. The discovery opens new […]