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Novel Method for Mapping the Amount of Plastic Pollution in River Habitats

Plastic pollution is a significant universal problem but grasping the scale of the issue could be difficult. In a recent study performed, scientists from the University of Tsukuba have come up with a novel technique for mapping plastic litter across rivers.

16 May 2022

Tidal Blades can Expedite Development of Marine Energy Technologies

According to the scientists, the world’s first quick testing facility for tidal turbine blades can expedite the development of marine energy technologies while aiding to decrease costs and has paved the way for business.

16 May 2022

Study Analyzes the Potential of Nature-Based Solutions to Mitigate Combined Sewage Overflow Events

As an impact of climate change-induced heavy rainfall events, increased stormwater runoff tends to pose vital hazards to urban aquatic biodiversity.

10 May 2022

Newly Discovered Subglacial Lake May Reveal Mystery of Antarctic Ice Sheet’s Rise and Fall

The investigation carried out on the underside of the world’s largest ice sheet in East Antarctica has made researchers find a city-size lake whose sediments may hold a history of the ice sheet from its earliest beginnings.

10 May 2022

Study: Water Scarcity may Increase in More than 80% of the World's Croplands by 2050

Agricultural water scarcity is expected to increase in more than 80% of the world's croplands by 2050, according to a new study in the AGU journal Earth's Future.

9 May 2022

New Study Could Help Guide the Development and Marketing of Coral-Safe Sunscreens

A new study performed at Stanford University discloses how a general component of several sunscreens worn by coral reef-exploring tourists might hasten the demise of such endangered ecosystems.

6 May 2022

Water Scarcity May Worsen in 80% of Croplands Globally Due to Climate Change

According to a new research article in the AGU journal Earth’s Future, agricultural water scarcity is anticipated to increase in over 80% of the croplands across the world by the year 2050.

6 May 2022

Novel High-Resolution Methods for Sediment Analysis in the Dead Sea

At present, the lake level of the Dead Sea is declining by over 1 m annually. This is primarily caused due to the heavy water usage in the catchment area.

28 Apr 2022

Study Calls for Strict Regulatory Measure to Reduce Groundwater Extraction

According to a new study, Manila and various other coastal Asian cities are sinking faster compared to the rate of sea-level increase. This study urges the severe regulatory measure to decrease groundwater extraction, determined as a significant cause of land subsidence.

26 Apr 2022

A Wax-Coated Sand Mulch Could Help Decrease Evaporation of Water on Desert Farms

A nature-stimulated wax-coated sand has been developed to help improve the production of food in the desert since freshwater resources are getting depleted.

25 Apr 2022