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MicroplasticsPollutionSciTech NewsUniversity Of KansasWater
Startling Findings: High Microplastic Contamination in Freshwater Lakes and Reservoirs—Akin to Garbage Patches in Oceans
Groundbreaking study reveals higher microplastic contamination in freshwater lakes and reservoirs than in oceanic garbage patches. Human impact highlighted.
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Stellar Surge: Likelihood of Detecting Water on Alien Planets Enhanced a Hundredfold
New research suggests a hundredfold increase in chances of finding liquid water on Earth-like exoplanets, boosting hopes of discovering extraterrestrial …
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Excessive Manganese Levels Detected in Massachusetts Drinking Water Raise Concerns
Toxic Tap Warning: High manganese levels in Massachusetts drinking water pose risks to vulnerable groups, calling for enforceable federal standards.
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Harvesting Water From Desert Air: MIT’s Revolutionary Superabsorbent Hydrogel
MIT engineers develop superabsorbent hydrogel infused with lithium chloride for efficient water harvesting in deserts and improved air conditioning.
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Fluid DynamicsGrapheneMax Planck InstituteNanotechnologyPhysicsSciTech NewsUniversity Of ManchesterWater
Water Interacts with Graphene’s Electrons, Scientists Reveal
Scientists demonstrate water’s interaction with graphene’s electrons, uncovering quantum friction phenomenon with potential applications in water purification and liquid-based computing.
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“Hydration Solids: Unveiling a Revolutionary Class of Matter in Scientific Exploration”
Discover how water’s presence within biological materials unveils a new class of matter called hydration solids, reshaping scientific understanding.
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American Geophysical UnionGeophysicsSciTech NewsSea LevelWater
Groundwater Extraction Alters Earth’s Spin, Contributing to Sea Level Rise
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaGroundwater extraction alters Earth’s spin, shifting the rotational pole and contributing to sea level rise. (157 characters)
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DroughtGRACE-FOJPLNASASciTech NewsSpaceWater
Riding the Atmospheric Rivers: Satellite Evidence of Record Water Gains in California
Satellite data reveals record-breaking water gains in California, as atmospheric rivers bring relief to drought-stricken regions.
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SciTech NewsUniversity Of British ColumbiaWaterWater Quality
New Water Treatment Technology Zaps “Forever Chemicals” Out of Water for Good
Engineers at the University of British Columbia created something that can completely rid your drinking water from any bad chemicals.…