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Dr. Tianxi Yang and student Peter Yang. Photo credit: Martin Dee.

Device Detects Microplastics in Water in Minutes, Uncovering Millions of Nanoparticles in Disposable Cups

A research team at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has developed a portable device that can detect microplastic particles in water within 20 minutes, addressing growing concerns about plastic contamination in

Karmactive Staff

December 1, 2024

The startup Alsym Energy, co-founded by Professor Kripa Varanasi, is hoping its batteries can link renewables with the industrial sector and beyond.

Energy·Science

Non-Flammable, Water-Based Batteries Offer 4-Hour Fast Charging and Eliminate Rare Metals for Global Decarbonization

In an era where energy storage solutions are crucial for renewable energy adoption, MIT Professor Kripa Varanasi and his team at Alsym Energy have engineered a non-flammable, non-toxic battery that could reshape

Rahul Somvanshi

November 28, 2024

Science

Earth Tilts 31.5 Inches Since 1993 as Groundwater Pumping Shifts 2,150 Gigatons of Water

Human activities have altered Earth’s rotation in ways that would have seemed impossible just decades ago. Recent research published in Geophysical Research Letters reveals that excessive groundwater pumping has caused our planet

Karmactive Staff

November 26, 2024

Health·USA·Water

Chemical in U.S. Water: Chloronitramide Identified in 40 Samples Across 10 Cities After 40 Years

Scientists have identified a chemical that has been noticed in American tap water samples since the 1980s – chloronitramide anion. This chemical, found in water systems serving about 113 million Americans, comes

Tejal Somvanshi

November 23, 2024

Details of minimum freshwater on earth. Photo Source: JPL

Science·Space·Water

Earth’s Freshwater Reserves Plummet by 290 Cubic Miles Since 2014, NASA Satellites Reveal 13 Major Droughts and Global Warming’s Impact on Water Crisis

Earth’s freshwater reserves have plummeted since May 2014, marking what scientists believe could be a permanent shift toward a drier planet. NASA-German satellite observations reveal a stark reality: our planet has lost

Govind Tekale

November 22, 2024

The DNR conducted field samples in both urban and rural areas that were used to complete the study.

Health·Science·USA·Water

Insecticides in Minnesota Water Systems: Study Reveals Urban and Rural Neonicotinoid Contamination Across All Zones

University of Minnesota researchers detected concerning levels of neonicotinoid insecticides across Minnesota’s hydrological systems between 2019-2022. The study, published in Science of The Total Environment, analyzed water samples from 15 natural springs

Tejal Somvanshi

November 21, 2024

Activism·Fashion

Children Explore How Fast Fashion Pollutes 20% of Water: FAO’s December Workshop in Rome

In an era where fast fashion dominates retail shelves, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) takes a step to educate the next generation about sustainable clothing choices. The organization will conduct a

Karmactive Staff

November 16, 2024

Our strategy uses a small amount of designer solvent to absorb plastic particles from a large volume of water,” said Gary Baker, an associate professor in the University of Missouri’s Department of Chemistry.

Plastic·Pollution·Science

Missouri Lab Achieves 98% Nanoplastic Removal, Paving the Way for Cleaner Water Solutions Worldwide

Plastic particles smaller than a human hair have met their match at University of Missouri labs, where scientists created a liquid solution that pulls 98% of nanoplastics right out of water. These

Tejal Somvanshi

November 15, 2024

Discovery·Marine Life·Nature

Crab with Rare Red ‘Strawberry Claws’ and Unique Sound-Making Skill Discovered in Deep Queensland Waters

Strange and Beautiful is the world of insects and creatures in nature. Let us meet Strawberry Claws, a large new-to-science species of hermit crab recently described by Queensland Museum scientists. It was

Govind Tekale

November 12, 2024

News·USA·Water

NYC Drought Alert: Historic October Low of 0.01 Inches Sparks Urgency in Water Conservation

Water molecules are getting scarce in the Big Apple! NYC just weathered its driest October since it started counting raindrops in 1869. A meager 0.01 inches of precipitation fell in Central Park—that’s

Govind Tekale

November 8, 2024