Neandertals collected clam shells and volcanic rock from the beach and coastal waters of Italy…
Scientists Explain How Leaf Apex Enhances Water Drainage
Chinese scientists have recently shown how the tiny apex structure in plant leaves controls water drainage and confers an evolutionary advantage. The research was conducted by Prof. JIANG Lei’s team at the…
Decontaminating Pesticide-Polluted Water Using Engineered Nanomaterial and Sunlight
Atrazine is one of the most widely used pesticides in North America. Researchers at the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) have developed a new method to degrade it that combines…
Toward a Smarter Way of Recharging the Aquifer
To replenish groundwater, many municipalities inject reclaimed water into depleted aquifers. The injected water has been purified by secondary wastewater treatment, and, in some cases, the water has been treated through tertiary…
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. A new study by Brown University researchers shows why platinum works so…
Preparing for Extreme Sea Levels Depends on Location and Time
Sometimes to understand the present, it takes looking to the past. That’s the approach University of Central Florida coastal researchers are taking to pinpoint the causes of extreme sea level changes. Using…
