Posts Tagged ‘drinking water’
Tap runs dry as glaciers recede
MCGILL (CAN) — Glaciers are retreating at an unexpectedly fast rate, according to research in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca. Continue…
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 9:50 - 1 Comment
Science & Technology - Jan 14, 2011 13:42 - 13 Comments
Add dash of silicone for virus-free water
RICE (US) — Researchers have come up with a simple recipe that turns a common disinfectant into a potent virus killer—and they’re putting the recipe out into the public domain. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jun 2, 2010 13:30 - 1 Comment
Irrigation threatens drinking water in Asia
STANFORD (US)—In Bangladesh, where an estimated 60 million people are exposed to unsafe arsenic levels in their drinking water, irrigation practices that tap deep aquifers could compromise access to clean drinking water across the country, according to a report in a recent issue of the journal Science. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jan 18, 2010 13:02 - 1 Comment
Thirsty cities should mix it up
PENN STATE—To save money, avoid surpluses, and reduce shortages, urban water planners should combine three approaches to buy water: permanent rights, options, and lease. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 13, 2010 15:23 - 1 Comment
Testing water with nanotube paper strips
U. MICHIGAN—Researchers have developed a quick and inexpensive way to test drinking water using paper strips infused with carbon nanotubes. (more…)
