Solar-powered cup brews better brine treatments
A new distillation device can better recycle contaminants produced by a desalination plant to dramatically reduce waste.
A new distillation device can better recycle contaminants produced by a desalination plant to dramatically reduce waste.
Environment
Apr 10, 2019
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Larger plants may be the first sign sea levels are rising in the Everglades, according to an FIU study.
Plants & Animals
Apr 4, 2019
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Subsurface storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the most promising technologies for removing large amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere. The method, referred to as CCS (carbon capture and storage), is regarded as an effective ...
Environment
Apr 1, 2019
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Brrr … it's cold out there! Children are flocking to the television in hopes of hearing there will be a snow day; the bread and milk aisles at grocery stores are empty because of an impending snow storm; and utility trucks ...
Materials Science
Feb 1, 2019
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Dryland salinity is a devastating problem in Australian agriculture, causing ongoing environmental and economic problems.
Earth Sciences
Jan 22, 2019
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Hundreds of meters deep in the dark of the ocean, a shark glides toward what seems like a meal. It's kind of ugly, eel-like and not particularly meaty, but still probably food. So the shark strikes.
Mathematics
Jan 15, 2019
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Human actions have boosted carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere to levels higher than any measured over the last 160,000 years. Rising concern over the risk of severe impacts from climate change is spurring research ...
Environment
Jan 11, 2019
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If you've ever seen a field covered in what looks like a layer of white soil, you may not know that that "soil" is actually salt. Over time, salt can build up and create a crust on top of the soil, making it difficult for ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 9, 2019
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Now that the New Year's Eve party is over, it's time to lay off the balloons and glitter – both are scourges to the environment.
Environment
Jan 3, 2019
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As the drought drags on, small communities in eastern Australia are turning to emergency water supplies. Often, this means bore water, which has prompted health fears over its high salt content.
Environment
Dec 12, 2018
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