Pollution – Page 9
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Low phosphorus rice offers fertiliser pollution solution
Silencing gene that directs phosphorus into rice grains could mean cheaper food and healthier rivers
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Ozone filling a hole in water disinfection
Ozone generator proves to be healthier alternative to established chlorination technology for small-scale wastewater treatment
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Plastic waste chemical attracts hungry seabirds
Marine birds shown to be drawn to the smell of dimethyl sulfide produced by microplastic debris
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Halting the flow of microplastics
Most wastewater treatment plants are unable to deal with small litter particles, researchers find
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Miracle material potential water pollutant
Researchers demonstrate toxic effects of graphene on aquatic life
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Glowing polymer highlights mercury in fish
Portable fluorescent probe allows quick and easy detection of toxic pollutant
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Carbonate solvent makes for greener leather
Propylene carbonate helps to reduce amount of wastewater generated during leather tanning
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Closing the window on air pollution
Switching off fans and closing car windows can minimise drivers’ exposure to harmful particles
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Pigeons used to map lead pollution in cities
Researchers find lead levels in pigeons mirror those of children in New York City
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Mineral hydrogel points to new recyclable plastics
Calcium carbonate hydrogel can be moulded, hardened and recycled – just add water
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Honeycomb spheres trap harmful iodine gas
Specially designed polymers could help clean up radioactive iodine
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Metals leaching from discarded cigarettes found along the Persian Gulf
Traces of harmful metals found, but environmental impact remains hazy
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Antarctic ozone layer is on the mend
Treaty brought in to tackle CFCs has visible impact on ozone healing
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Uncovering the hidden nanoparticle dangers on dusty streets
Nanoparticles from street dust contribute to potentially hazardous air pollution in mega-cities
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Water gets the mille-feuille treatment
Puff pastry-style filter paper is crème de la crème of virus filtration
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Lead isotopes track Roman Empire’s water supplies
Analysis reveals damage to the water network after the eruption of Vesuvius and its subsequent repair
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Caging chemical weapons
Supramolecular cubes trap and flag nerve agents using the hydrophobic effect
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Bacterial behaviour a slippery slope to sewer fatbergs
Microorganisms in grease traps could magnify fat, oil and grease deposits in sewers
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Silver nanoparticles lost in the first wash
Swiss scientists investigate nanosilver release from textiles