Flowing through 11 African countries, the Nile River plays an important role in the lives…
The Dangers of Collecting Drinking Water
Collecting drinking water in low and middle income countries can cause serious injury, particularly for women, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new international study published in…
Ancient Maya Built Sophisticated Water Filters
Ancient Maya in the once-bustling city of Tikal built sophisticated water filters using natural materials they imported from miles away, according to the University of Cincinnati (UC). UC researchers discovered evidence of…
Expect More Mega-Droughts
Mega-droughts – droughts that last two decades or longer – are tipped to increase thanks to climate change, according to University of Queensland-led research. UQ’s Professor Hamish McGowan said the findings suggested…
Port Engineers Need Guidance Incorporating Sea Level Rise into Construction Designs
A survey of maritime infrastructure engineers by University of Rhode Island researchers found that the rising sea level is often not factored into designs of ports, breakwaters, fishing piers and other coastal infrastructure. “If…
Study First to Tally Biomass from Oceanic Plastic Debris Using Visualization Method
Trillions of plastic debris fragments are afloat at sea, creating the “perfect storm” for microbial colonization. Introduced more than 50 years ago, plastic substrates are a novel microbial habitat in the world’s…
