A common species of freshwater green algae is capable of removing certain endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) from wastewater, according to new research from the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Las Vegas.
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Paving Ahead: Model Aims for Infrastructure Preservation
In 2017, the American Society of Civil Engineer’s Infrastructure Report Card gave America’s infrastructure an overall grade of a D+.
Hello, Kitty
Pet cats can recognize their own names if their names are used regularly by their owners, according to new results by a team of researchers in Japan.
Banned Pesticides in Europe’s Rivers
Tests of Europe’s rivers and canals have revealed more than 100 pesticides – including 24 that are not licensed for use in the EU.
Laying the Ground for Robotic Strategies in Environmental Protection
Along developed riverbanks, physical barriers can help contain flooding and combat erosion.
Climate Change Impacts Peatland CO2 Gas Exchange Primarily via Moisture Conditions
Northern peatlands store approximately one third of global soil carbon, namely around 500 gigatons.