The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has called on the government to lower permitted levels of PFAS in tap water ten-fold. Stricter limits on the amount of ‘forever chemicals’ permitted in drinking water in the UK should be significantly changed to mirror those of other countries, the institution has said. ‘Forever
Read More
Scientists are preparing to take samples of water near the Fukushima Nuclear Power Station following a major release of treated radioactive water in August. In 2011, a massive earthquake off the coast of Japan resulted in a tsunami that wrecked the facility beyond repair. Since then, the plant has been producing
Read More
The British and the United States governments have both expressed their willingness and readiness to partner the Nigerian Government towards developing the newly created Marine and Blue Economy Ministry in order to support the West African country’s economic growth. The representatives of the two countries made this known yesterday, during their
Read More
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists studied hot springs on different continents and found similarities in how some microbes adapted despite their geographic diversity. The findings yield clues to the evolution of life and whether some of the hardiest microbes may be harnessed for biotechnology. The study was the first of its kind to sample
Read More
MIT engineers and collaborators developed a solar-powered device that avoids salt-clogging issues of other designs. Engineers at MIT and in China are aiming to turn seawater into drinking water with a completely passive device that is inspired by the ocean, and powered by the sun. In a paper appearing today in the
Read More
Archaeologists have uncovered new treasures from Heracleion, the 'lost' Egyptian city that sunk into the Mediterranean Sea over 1,000 years ago. The 'precious' new finds, shared by French marine archaeologist Franck Goddio, include gold jewellery, silver dishes and an odd pouring device shaped like a duck. There's also a Djed – a pillar-like symbol
Read More
Benefits of Decentralized Systems Decentralized wastewater treatment systems allow for a customized solution based on the specific needs and characteristics of the local area. From reduced infrastructure costs to managed aquifer recharge (MAR), decentralized systems offer a resilient and reliable approach to wastewater treatment, minimizing potential environmental impacts while offering flexibility
Read More
Rivers are warming and losing oxygen faster than oceans, according to a Penn State-led study published in the journal Nature Climate Change. The study shows that of nearly 800 rivers, warming occurred in 87% and oxygen loss occurred in 70%. The study also projects that within the next 70 years, river
Read More
The system could be used for battery-free underwater communication across kilometer-scale distances, to aid monitoring of climate and coastal change. MIT researchers have demonstrated the first system for ultra-low-power underwater networking and communication, which can transmit signals across kilometer-scale distances. This technique, which the researchers began developing several years ago, uses about
Read More
Using the oceans to fight climate change. How can the deep blue seas fight climate change best? Off a dock in the Port of Los Angeles, a 100-foot blue barge carrying large metal cages and tanks, electronic equipment, and a jumble of pipes and wires has been floating since mid-April. The
Read More
