Wildfires threaten water quality for up to eight years after they burn
University of Colorado Boulder research reveals contaminants like nitrogen persist, affecting water management strategies across regions.
Scientists discover new microbes in Earth’s deep soil
Michigan State University researchers find dominant microbes, CSP1-3, cleaning water in unexplored deep soil environments.
Plastic bag bans: Study finds up to 47% drop in shoreline bag litter
University of Delaware study reveals long-term effectiveness of plastic bag policies in reducing marine litter.
Researchers convert urine into bone implant material
University of California, Irvine scientists develop eco-friendly process transforming urine into valuable dental and bone implants.
Living near harmful algal blooms reduces life expectancy with ALS
University of Michigan researchers find cyanobacteria toxins may accelerate ALS progression, impacting life expectancy by nearly a year.
Skin bacteria help protect us from sunlight
Researchers at the Medical University of Graz find skin bacteria metabolise UV-induced molecules, enhancing sun protection.
Living tattoos for buildings
Graz University of Technology researchers develop microbial façades that protect, repair surfaces, and filter air pollutants.
Your chemical aura is suppressed by perfume and body lotion
Researchers at Max Planck Institute find personal care products significantly alter indoor air chemistry and human exposure.
Tiny light-powered evaporator bot purifies water
Jilin University develops solar-powered robot, autonomously navigating water surfaces, utilising hybrid materials for enhanced purification.
Extracting silver from electronic waste with used cooking oil
Researchers at the University of Helsinki develop eco-friendly method using cooking oil and light to recycle silver.