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CONICET researchers develop innovative filter to remove arsenic and contaminants from water
11+ hour, 42+ min ago (448+ words) A team from the CONICET and the UBA, at the Institute of Physics of Buenos Aires (IFIBA), has created an innovative material capable of removing arsenic, pathogens, and other contaminants from water. The product is based on activated carbon modified…...
Pharmaceutical pollution in UK rivers: a growing threat to biodiversity and health
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (301+ words) A study led by the University of Exeter warns that pharmaceutical pollution in rivers and soils in the UK has become a serious threat to aquatic ecosystems and public health. Drug residues, hormones, and antibiotics persist in the environment, affecting…...
Seaweed to Remove Arsenic: An Eco-Friendly Solution to Improve Access to Safe Water in Chile
3+ week, 6+ day ago (404+ words) The arsenic contamination in freshwater sources is a persistent threat in various regions of Chile. Although it often goes unnoticed, it directly affects communities that depend on surface and groundwater for daily consumption. In response to this scenario, science proposes…...
CONICET and Ledesma develop sustainable biosurfactants: science to transform waste into innovation
3+ week, 6+ day ago (429+ words) In the Water and Soil Laboratory of the Institute for Chemical Industry Research (INIQUI, CONICET-UNSa), a team led by scientists Ver'nica Irazusta and Ver'nica Rajal is working on optimizing the production of biosurfactants, natural compounds with high added value that…...
France marks an environmental turning point by banning "forever chemicals" from cosmetics and textiles
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (546+ words) France took a decisive step in environmental protection by banning, from January 2026, the production, import, and sale of products with PFAS when alternatives exist. In this way, the country reinforces its commitment to public health and the reduction of persistent…...
Sustainable purification: Norwegian researchers enhance bismuthinite to clean water with solar energy
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (270+ words) The availability of fresh water faces increasing risks due to industrial pollution, the use of dyes in production processes, and the presence of chemicals that reach rivers, lakes, and consumption sources. This situation demands sustainable and accessible solutions, as water…...
Liquid solar energy: researchers manage to store and release hydrogen without external electricity
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (379+ words) Recibe las noticias m's le'das de la semana directamente en tu email Respetamos tu privacidad. Puedes darte de baja en cualquier momento. A group of scientists has developed a system capable of capturing, storing, and releasing solar energy in liquid…...
Against Pollution: Japan Develops Plant-Based Plastic That Dissolves in the Sea in a Few Hours
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (572+ words) Recibe las noticias m's le'das de la semana directamente en tu email Respetamos tu privacidad. Puedes darte de baja en cualquier momento. A team of Japanese scientists has presented a plant-based plastic that completely dissolves in seawater within hours, leaving…...
Japanese Researchers Achieve Doubling of Solar Hydrogen Efficiency with Major Technological Breakthrough
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (229+ words) Recibe las noticias m's le'das de la semana directamente en tu email Respetamos tu privacidad. Puedes darte de baja en cualquier momento. The problem is that most traditional catalysts only utilize a limited part of the solar spectrum, mainly high-energy…...
Cicada Wings Empress: The Inspiration for a Group of Taiwanese Scientists in Developing Ultrasensitive Sensors
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (447+ words) Recibe las noticias m's le'das de la semana directamente en tu email Respetamos tu privacidad. Puedes darte de baja en cualquier momento. The detailed observation of nature can reveal brilliant solutions for science. This was the case with the wings…...