Solid aerosols found in Arctic atmosphere could impact cloud formation and climate
The Arctic is rapidly losing sea ice, and less ice means more open water, and more open water means more gas and aerosol emissions from the ocean into the air, warming the atmosphere and making it cloudier. So when researchers from the lab of University of Michigan aerosol scientist Kerri Pratt collected aerosols from the […]
With land grabs comes competition for water — and local farmers are likely to lose
Water from Ethiopia’s Omo River, which flows for 472 miles along the country’s southwest side, has helped sustain the livelihood of tribal populations for hundreds of years. Human rights organizations have estimated 200,000 people from various tribes in the region rely on the Omo’s water for cattle and to grow crops like sorghum and maize. […]
New form of ice discovered: Findings could have implications for our understanding of distant, water-rich planets
UNLV researchers have discovered a new form of ice, redefining the properties of water at high pressures. Solid water, or ice, is like many other materials in that it can form different solid materials based on variable temperature and pressure conditions, like carbon forming diamond or graphite. However, water is exceptional in this aspect as […]
Sustainable groundwater use could be answer to Africa’s water issues
Tapping into groundwater can help communities in Africa diversify their water supply and strengthen their drought defenses, according to a study led by The University of Texas at Austin. The research, which was published in Environmental Research Letters, tracked long term water storage gains and losses across Africa’s 13 major aquifers and found opportunities for […]
Sulfur enhances carbon storage in the Black Sea: Study finds new explanation for the accumulation of organic compounds in oxygen-depleted marine areas
The Black Sea is an unusual body of water: below a depth of 150 metres the dissolved oxygen concentration sinks to around zero, meaning that higher life forms such as plants and animals cannot exist in these areas. At the same time, this semi-enclosed sea stores comparatively large amounts of organic carbon. A team of […]
What Foods Contain Listeria? What Is, Symptoms, Prevention
Listeria is a bacterium that is commonly found in soil and water, which may contaminate the following foods. Foods that contain Listeria include the following: All animals’ meat, while still uncooked or undercooked Well-cooked ready-to-eat foods such as deli meats and hot dogs (while they undergo other processes such as slicing) Raw fish and shellfish […]
Alternative technique for determining the true activity of catalysts: Researchers from Japan perform reliable estimation of the activity of water-splitting catalysts with an unconventional technique
Electrolysis of water or “water electrosplitting” has received a great deal of attention recently owing to its potential as a clean source of hydrogen, the oft-touted fuel of the future. However, two issues have long stood in the way: the large amount of energy lost, and the cost of electrocatalysts (catalysts used for electrolysis). Fortunately, […]
River flows linked to the ups and downs of imperiled Chinook salmon population
A study led by Simon Fraser University researchers has discovered that sufficient water flows during summer can be critical to a Chinook salmon population in the interior of British Columbia. The researchers investigated how water flows in the Nicola watershed affect early summer-run Chinook salmon. The team used an advanced time-series model to understand 22 […]
Rusting iron can be its own worst enemy: Simulations show iron catalyzes corrosion in ‘inert’ carbon dioxide
Iron that rusts in water theoretically shouldn’t corrode in contact with an “inert” supercritical fluid of carbon dioxide. But it does. The reason has eluded materials scientists to now, but a team at Rice University has a theory that could contribute to new strategies to protect iron from the environment. Materials theorist Boris Yakobson and […]
Have A Hard Time Drinking Enough Water? These 8 Products Can Help.
One of my New Year’s resolutions is to drink more water. Five days into 2022, however, I have realized that a busy schedule and a habit of forgetfulness is making this whole increased-water-intake thing a little more difficult than I had imagined. But I’m going to try to stick with my goal — after all, […]