Credit: Pixabay Drinking water in developed countries is generally clean, yet invisible contaminants can still pose risks. For decades, scientists have puzzled over a mysterious “phantom chemical” in treated water. Now, researchers have identified this elusive compound, revealing it as entirely new to science. The Mystery of Chloramine By-Products Chlorination is a common method for disinfecting drinking...
Most of the Lafayette meteorite is kept at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. (NMNH) There is increasing evidence that Mars was once a wet and watery world, with lakes and oceans shaping its surface, leaving behind sediments that are now being carefully analyzed by rovers exploring the planet’s dry, dusty landscape. We know water...
Image from Pixabay We all know the basic equation: hydrogen plus oxygen equals water. Now, scientists have taken it a step further, capturing the very first molecular-scale video of this iconic reaction. This breakthrough could ultimately pave the way for innovative methods to produce large quantities of drinking water. Palladium, a rare element, is a highly...
The new solar still has been tested in real world settings Canadian scientists have developed an innovative device that can purify a gallon of water per day for just a few cents. Even better, this sustainable purifier is made from recycled tires and can also generate small amounts of electricity. Innovative Solar Still Turns Undrinkable Water...
"The small size of the robot, its waterproof design and solidness contribute to being able to operate in environments where other types of mobile robots are insufficient, such as underground tunnels, narrow passages or waterlogged terrains"MAB Robotics From fire-breathers to sprinters, climbers, and gymnasts, we've witnessed an impressive array of quadruped robots. Now, the fourth-generation...
Dr. Tianxi Yang (left) and student Peter Yang work with the tool they created (behind red cup)Martin Dee With the growing concern about microplastic pollution in drinking water, many are worried about something that, until now, is difficult to check for themselves. However, that may soon change if a new prototype device goes into production....
The Aquaria Hydropack can provide up to 132 gallons (500 liters) of water per day and is compatible with solar and battery setups on your homeAquaria Clean drinking water, one of the essential needs for human survival, is becoming increasingly crucial as climate change affects traditional sources like rainfall, rivers, and lakes. Aquaria Technologies, a...
A new technique can remove nanoplastics from water – and under pretty lights, it sure looks coolSam O’Keefe via University of Missouri Microplastics have been discovered in the Arctic sea and even trapped in the ice. The Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean, is contaminated with plastic debris, and Mount Everest has also...
Credit: Depositphotos The potential threat of plastic pollution to human health remains uncertain, but the recent discovery that we are unknowingly consuming tiny plastic fragments in our water is causing widespread concern. To prevent microplastics and nanoplastics from infiltrating our bodies and brains, researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a potentially sustainable and safe...
The self-powered aquatic robot skims on the water's surface like a water striderBinghamton University Researchers have created prototype robot bugs equipped with sensors that replicate biological digestive systems to generate energy, use a Janus interface for a continuous nutrient supply, and glide across water like water striders. In 2017, DARPA introduced a program to develop and...
