Water Analysis – News and Features

A new study has found a link between exposure to PFAS compounds and phenols and a prior diagnosis of uterine, melanoma and ovarian cancer. The same study also identified racial differences in such associations.

New analysis of pilot studies on night shift naps conducted from 2012 to 2018 revealed the ideal snoozing strategy that might help counteract drowsiness and fatigue during a 16-hour overnight duty. The findings can also benefit new parents.

Rivers are warming and losing oxygen faster than oceans, according to a Penn State-led study. The study shows that of nearly 800 rivers, warming occurred in 87% and oxygen loss occurred in 70%.

Researchers have developed a "lab-on-a-drone" that can detect and analyze pollutants, such as hydrogen sulfide, while on the wing.

A new study has identified what may be a novel biological approach for removing extremely small and potentially dangerous plastic particles from water.

Researchers have enhanced the ability of E. coli bacteria to generate electricity. The innovative approach offers a sustainable solution for organic waste processing while outperforming previous state-of-the-art technologies.

For the past few years, researchers have focused on the moisture present in the air as a potential source of drinking water for drought-stressed populations.

Some of the additives used to make flexible rubber plumbing parts could be leaking into our drinking water, a new study suggests.

According to murine research, microplastic exposure induced both behavioral changes and alterations in immune markers in liver and brain tissues. The exposed mice also began exhibiting behaviors akin to dementia in humans.

Glitter from makeup, greetings cards and clothing gets everywhere – including our waterways, where it can hinder the growth of key organisms in the ecosystem.