How AI can enhance early detection of emerging viruses: UNLV study
EurekAlert! Wastewater surveillance became a popular choice among public health officials looking to track rapid virus mutations and spread patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what if there was a […]
Complete pollutant removal in minutes: Cobalt-tuned ferroelectrics offer rapid water cleanup
EurekAlert! Many conventional methods for cleaning polluted water rely on chemical reactions analogous to the action of bleach, but these approaches often face efficiency and sustainability challenges. Inspired by the […]
Could a virus be our weapon against harmful blue-green algae?
Cottage Life A green, goopy algal bloom can bring summer fun at the cottage to a halt. Formed by an overgrowth of microbes called cyanobacteria, algal blooms are not just […]
Earth was born with water no delivery needed
Phys.org New research is challenging long-held theories about the origin of Earth’s water, suggesting it may have formed locally during the planet’s early development rather than arriving later via comets […]
Study Uncovers Link Between Energy Poverty and Water Sustainability in China
AZoCleantech A recent study published in Scientific Reports explores the complex relationship between energy poverty and the sustainable development efficiency of water resources in China. Using advanced modeling and data […]
Humans Are Wiping Out Water Bodies That Life Depends On, New Report Says
Inside Climate News The report, released Tuesday by the secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands, says that since 1970 more than one-fifth of wetlands have been lost, meaning they have […]
World risks up to $39 trillion in economic losses from vanishing wetlands, report says
Reuters The global destruction of wetlands, which support fisheries, agriculture and flood control, may mean the loss of $39 trillion in economic benefits by 2050, according to a report by […]
Africa’s freshwater ecosystems depend on little creatures like insects and snails: study maps overlooked species
The Conversation – Africa Africa’s tropical belt, defined by the Guinean forests of west Africa and the Congo Basin of central Africa, is globally recognised for its astounding biodiversity. Beneath […]
Time machine in drones? – Photorealistic depiction of the Great Hungarian Plain before water regulations
EurekAlert! Researchers at Eötvös Loránd University are generating realistic drone footage of landscapes from even hundreds of years ago with the help of artificial intelligence. Click here to read […]
Why it can be hard to warn people about dangers like floods – communication researchers explain the role of human behavior
The Conversation – United Kingdom Flash floods like the one that swept down the Guadalupe River in Texas on July 4, 2025, can be highly unpredictable. While there are sophisticated […]