A research team at Swansea University have developed a new method for fast removal and detection of wastewater pollutants that come from everyday pharmaceuticals like paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin, which could help minimise ...
Ecology
Jun 24, 2020
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Researchers from Earth and Ocean Sciences and the Ryan Institute at NUI Galway have carried out a study on the contribution of widely flushed personal care textile products (wet wipes and sanitary towels) to the ocean plastic ...
Environment
Jun 23, 2020
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Every year, treated wastewater sludge called "biosolids" is recycled and spread over agricultural land. My recent research discovered this practice dumps thousands of tonnes of microplastics into farmlands around the world. ...
Environment
Jun 11, 2020
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June 1 is the start of hurricane season in the Atlantic, and with 2020 predicted to be particularly active, residents in coastal regions are keeping watchful eyes on the weather. Flooding is often the most damaging effect ...
Environment
Jun 1, 2020
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Physicists at the Australian National University (ANU) have found a way to manipulate the growth of bacterial biofilms—one of the most abundant forms of life on earth.
Cell & Microbiology
May 29, 2020
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Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have surveyed the amount of gadolinium found in river water in Tokyo. Gadolinium is contained in contrast agents given to patients undergoing medical magnetic resonance imaging ...
Environment
May 25, 2020
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When it comes to water conservation in cities that depend on wastewater reuse, even the best intentions can have unintended consequences.
Environment
May 13, 2020
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High levels of antibiotic residues, other medicines and chemicals present in Bangladesh's ponds, canals, lakes, rivers and other surface waters are contributing to a spike in antibiotic resistance in the country, says a new ...
Environment
Apr 10, 2020
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Ever wondered why something smells the way it does—good or bad—and why some odors just hang around no matter what you do to get rid of them?
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 7, 2020
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When people take medications, these drugs and their metabolites can be excreted and make their way to wastewater treatment plants. From there, the compounds can end up in waterways. Wastewater from pharmaceutical companies ...
Environment
Mar 25, 2020
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