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.
How U.S. Sewage Plants Can Remove Medicines from Wastewater
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NASA-NOAA Satellite Catches Tropical Cyclone Blake and Western Australia Fires
Tropical cyclone Blake made landfall in the Kimberley coast of Western Australia and NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite provided an image that showed its center inland with the storm extending to the southern part of the state where fires raged.
Fish Species Benefit from Marine Protection to Varying Extents
Marine protected areas reduce fish mortality by limiting harvesting and reducing habitat destruction.
How Rattlesnakes’ Scales Help Them Sip Rainwater from Their Bodies
During storms in the southwestern U.S., some rattlesnakes drink rain droplets from scales on their backs.
Research Provides New Design Principle for Water-Splitting Catalysts
Scientists have long known that platinum is by far the best catalyst for splitting water molecules to produce hydrogen gas.
Smartphone Cameras and Pregnancy Test-Like Procedure Can Speed Up Urinary Tract Infection Diagnosis
Biological Engineers at the University of Bath have developed a test that could help medics quickly diagnose urinary tract infections (UTIs), using a normal smartphone camera.
