Team links climate change and Madagascar drought

Scientists have linked human-driven climate change to Madagascar’s megadrought. The finding may help policymakers respond to the crisis.

Lucas Van Wyk Joel-UC Irvine • futurity
April 10, 2024 ~5 min

Fish scale waste could remove dye pollution from water

Researchers have a new way to turn fish scale waste into a tool for ridding water of a dye linked with potential health risks such as cancer.

National University of Singapore • futurity
March 12, 2024 ~7 min


Cheaper method removes harmful ‘forever chemicals’ from water

A new electrochemical approach can clean up pollution from "forever chemicals" found in clothing, food packaging, and more.

Luke Auburn-Rochester • futurity
March 6, 2024 ~5 min

Team solves decades-old ‘reverse sprinkler’ physics puzzle

New experiments answer one of the oldest and most difficult problems in the physics of fluids, researchers report.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Jan. 29, 2024 ~7 min

System could make seawater drinkable

Researchers have unlocked an energy-efficient solution to the global water crisis. Their technique can turn seawater into drinking water.

Leah Schmerl-NYU • futurity
Jan. 24, 2024 ~6 min

Volcanology has a trick for making better espresso

A volcano-inspired insight for coffee grounds could lead to more consistent espresso and less waste.

Laurel Hamers - U. Oregon • futurity
Dec. 12, 2023 ~8 min

Jumping bubbles carry more heat

Bubbles are an optimal way to carry heat. A new surface makes them jump to carry even more, researchers report.

Alex Parrish-Virginia Tech • futurity
Dec. 6, 2023 ~7 min

Wastewater tests enhance COVID hospitalization forecasts

Testing wastewater for COVID-19 is better than clinical data at predicting future COVID hospital admissions, a new study shows.

Matt Michael - Syracuse U. • futurity
Nov. 28, 2023 ~5 min


Most Americans unaware of ‘forever chemicals’ and their risks

Most Americans don't know the risks "forever chemicals" pose, or even what they are, a new study shows.

Leslie Lee-Texas A&M • futurity
Nov. 27, 2023 ~6 min

Cleaning up water pollution can nudge housing prices

New findings indicate how housing prices can rise when the government funds remediation of water pollution.

Duke University • futurity
Nov. 15, 2023 ~4 min

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