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

Do very high fluoride levels in well water harm cognition?

New findings indicate a correlation between very high fluoride levels in Ethiopian well water and cognitive impairment among children.

Andrew Yawn-Tulane • futurity
Nov. 1, 2023 ~5 min


Roundup chemical tied to kidney failure cases in Sri Lanka

Hard water is contaminated with glyphosate complexes in Sri Lankan communities plagued by chronic kidney disease, researchers report.

Ken Kingery-Duke • futurity
Oct. 12, 2023 ~7 min

Hydrogel uses sunlight to make water from hot air

A new hydrogel uses hot air to create clean drinking water using nothing but energy from sunlight.

Nat Levy-UT Austin • futurity
Sept. 15, 2023 ~5 min

Fungi show promise against microplastics in water

A new study identifies a potential way to remove microplastics from water: fungal pelletization.

Paul Schattenberg-Texas A&M • futurity
Sept. 13, 2023 ~7 min

Water could be key in cutting CO2 emissions

A new strategy could lead to more efficient methods for converting carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals and fuels.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Sept. 6, 2023 ~5 min

Mesh traps and purifies water from fog

A specially coated metal mesh can harvest water from fog and remove pollutants at the same time, report researchers.

Fabio Bergamin-ETH Zurich • futurity
Aug. 25, 2023 ~5 min

How to boost water access in developing countries

771 million people lacked access to clean drinking water in 2020. Community collaboration can help pick optimal spots for new water projects.

Shannon Roddel - Notre Dame • futurity
Aug. 17, 2023 ~5 min


You don’t really need 8 glasses of water day

How can you avoid dehydration in the hot summer? A dietician breaks down the myths and facts about staying hydrated.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
Aug. 9, 2023 ~6 min

Sea urchins lose grip when water’s less salty

The little tube feet of sea urchins lose their grip when the water loses salinity, something that climate change is causing more often.

Dan Bernardi-Syracuse • futurity
Aug. 8, 2023 ~7 min

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