From Roman drains to ancient filters, these artefacts show how solutions to water contamination have evolved
The Conversation – Africa A new exhibition in London (open until February 2026) called Thirst: In search of freshwater highlights how civilisations have treasured – and been intrinsically linked to […]
Carleton researchers testing Rideau River water to fill in ‘knowledge gap’
Ottawa CitizenWhen Banu Örmeci was approached by community members about conducting more water quality testing in the Rideau River, she was more than happy to oblige. The Carleton University researcher […]
New MIT tech turns desert air into safe drinking water
Fast Company An innovative and potentially impactful new device can turn air into drinkable water, even in the driest climates. The tool, which comes from researchers at the Massachusetts Institute […]
Researchers apply for money to further study elevated manganese in Whitehorse groundwater
CBC Researchers studying groundwater in the Whitehorse area have applied for more funding to focus on elevated manganese levels in the Whitehorse copper belt. Two new monitoring wells have already […]
A Win for Farmers and Tribes Brings New Hope to the Klamath
Yale Environment 360 n the long-contentious Klamath River watershed, an experiment that turned a barley field into a wetland not only improved water quality. It also offered a path forward […]
Researchers uncover cause of uranium groundwater contamination
EurekAlert! A new study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology and led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health identifies the hidden geological mechanisms behind […]
How much water is left for nature? The search for the appropriate environmental flow
Phys.org In many rivers, only a small amount of streamflow remains for nature after water is diverted for hydropower production. In light of climate change and biodiversity loss, this is […]
Toxic algae blooms are lasting longer in Lake Erie – why that’s a worry for people and pets
The Conversation Federal scientists released their annual forecast for Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms on June 26, 2025, and they expect a mild to moderate season. However, anyone who comes […]
Tiny Robots Can Help Fix Leaky Old Water Pipes Without Having to Dig Up Roads
Good News Network Tiny robots could help fix leaky water pipes without having to dig up roads and sidewalks, thanks to a British team. The miniature machines called ‘Pipebots’ are […]
Like electric lights, water reuse is destined to become a necessity
Fast Company Indoor toilets were once considered a health hazard. Electric lighting sparked fears of deadly fires. Air conditioning was dismissed as an unnatural threat to human health. It seems […]