Water Analysis – News and Features

Researchers have developed an experimental invention to turn wastewater’s high contaminant load into an advantage for making green hydrogen that could reduce reliance on fresh water – a scarce resource in many parts of the world.

Reviving floodplain wetlands slashes carbon emissions by 39% and restores critical ecosystem functions in one year – without the methane spike typically seen in restored peatlands, a new study has found.

A study reveals a brain circuit between the interpeduncular nucleus and the laterodorsal tegmentum that drives nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Inhibiting this connection in mice reduced anxiety, restored motivation and boosted dopamine.

The study found a potential link between growth problems among infants and high levels of toxic metals and other elements in the breast milk of Mayan women in Guatemala’s Lake Atitlán watershed region.

Increasing levels of artificial sweeteners are accumulating in wastewater, rivers and natural ecosystems. This presents an under-recognised environmental risk, researchers say.

A Utah State University study found multi-drug resistant bacteria in wastewater, posing a risk of spreading resistance genes. Natural compounds curcumin and emodin showed promise in suppressing resistant strains, particularly Gram-positive types.

By leveraging new technologies, such as advanced analytical tools, the semiconductor industry can strengthen its ability to respond to shifting market needs and drive progress as global sales are expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030.

Drinking water treatment that pursues a multi-contaminant approach, tackling several pollutants at once, could prevent more than 50,000 lifetime cancer cases in the US, finds a new peer-reviewed study by the Environmental Working Group.

A combination of sewage overflows and coastal winds could be sending billions of airborne microplastic particles into the world’s coastal towns and cities, a new study suggests.

This article explores the latest advancements in food testing and highlights how they are enabling faster, more reliable testing to ensure the safety of the global food supply chain.