Harmful microbes found on sewer pipe walls
Can antibiotic-resistant bacteria escape from sewers into waterways and cause a disease outbreak?
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Jul 6, 2020
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Anammox bacteria generate energy from wastewater while taking a breath
A type of anaerobic bacteria responsible for more than 50 percent of nitrogen loss from marine environments has been shown to use solid-state matter present outside their cells for respiration. The finding by KAUST researchers ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 29, 2020
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Wastewater treatment boom changes essential nutrient balance in lakes
A vast number of new wastewater treatment plants in developing countries has led to an imbalance between phosphorous and nitrogen in surface waters. The result could be excessive growth of potentially poisonous algae with ...
Environment
Jun 16, 2020
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Bacteria breakthrough could lead to new biomaterials
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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Rethinking (waste)water and conservation
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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Model shows recycling could dramatically slash cities' need for fresh water resources
Delivering water to city dwellers can become far more efficient, according to Rice University researchers who say it should involve a healthy level of recycled wastewater.
Environment
Apr 28, 2020
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Invisible plastics in water
A Washington State University research team has found that nanoscale particles of the most commonly used plastics tend to move through the water supply, especially in fresh water, or settle out in wastewater treatment plants, ...
Environment
Mar 13, 2020
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Graphene solar heating film offers new opportunity for efficient thermal energy harvesting
Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology's Centre for Translational Atomaterials have developed a highly efficient solar absorbing film that absorbs sunlight with minimal heat loss and rapidly heats up to 83°C in ...
Nanomaterials
Mar 13, 2020
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New nano strategy fights superbugs
It's not enough to take antibiotic-resistant bacteria out of wastewater to eliminate the risks they pose to society. The bits they leave behind have to be destroyed as well.
Bio & Medicine
Mar 12, 2020
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Study: How US sewage plants can remove medicines from wastewater
A study of seven wastewater treatment plants in the Eastern United States reveals a mixed record when it comes to removing medicines such as antibiotics and antidepressants.
Environment
Jan 8, 2020
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