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Nanofilter Uses Less Energy To Purify Wastewater
The nanofilter, which combines two of the final steps in the wastewater treatment process, could reduce the energy needed by up to five times.
Faced With A Crossroads, Water Forms A Spiral Vortex
When two flows of water meet within a cross-shaped device, they behave in an intriguing way.
The Quantum Mechanics Of Water
Researchers have now uncovered a small piece of the puzzle of how quantum mechanics affects hydrogen bonding in water.
Whither The Water?
It may not be the sexiest of topics, but a lack of access to clean water kills over 2,000 children a day.
Directing Droplets To Cool Extremely Hot Surfaces
Micropillar structures that can direct the dance of droplets could help scientists cool hot surfaces more efficiently.
ROBUST Desalination Membrane Resists Biofouling
Researchers have developed a hybrid water purification membrane that can resist the harsh chemicals used for cleaning.
Cooking With Chloraminated Water Could Create Toxic Molecules
Chloraminated water can interact with iodized table salt during cooking to form new compounds that are highly toxic, scientists warn.
Pointy Posts Make Drops Do The Pancake Bounce
By analyzing the way droplets behave on different surfaces, researchers have figured out to control how they bounce.
Intense Farming Drying Northern China’s Soil
Agricultural intensification—including increased fertilizer use—is responsible for China's drying soil, not climate change.
