Tiny Algae Clean Dirty Water in Hot Climates
Scientists tested three types of tiny algae to see if they could clean wastewater in very hot conditions. They grew the algae in dirty water at 35°C (95°F) for …
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New Material Helps Plants Grow Better in Damaged Mining Soil
Scientists tested a new material made from biochar (charred plant material) mixed with rare earth mining waste to fix soil damaged by shale gas drilling. When …
Read MoreNew Tiny Sensors Could Detect Folic Acid Deficiency and Clean Polluted Water
Scientists created incredibly small particles made from bismuth and bismuth sulfide that can do two important jobs: detect folic acid levels in your body and …
Read MoreNew Way to Clean Polluted Water Using Water Plants
Scientists found a way to make water hyacinth plants—a common aquatic weed—even better at cleaning polluted water. By treating the plants with a special …
Read MoreHow Bacteria Break Down Toxic Forever Chemicals in Soil
Scientists discovered that certain bacteria living without oxygen can break down a group of toxic chemicals called ether PFAS (forever chemicals) that …
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