Hydrogen and UV breaks down toxic PFAS “forever” chemicals in water

PFAS are insidious pollutants thanks to their ubiquity, long life and a growing list of linked health concerns. But now researchers at UC Riverside have developed a new method to break them down more effectively, using hydrogen and UV light.

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3 million bottles worth of microplastics falling on Auckland each year

Researchers in Auckland have used advanced chemical analysis to calculate the amount of microplastic particles falling from the sky over the city, equating it to three million plastic bottles each year.

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Clear Drop aims to streamline recycling by pressing bags into bricks

Loose plastic bags can be a hassle to store for recycling, plus they may blow away and become litter if they're left outside at the recycling depot. The Clear Drop SPC is made to help, by compressing loads of your bags into compact bricks.

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Tiger sharks with cameras map out the world’s largest seagrass system

Scientists from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology studying tiger sharks have leveraged their far-roaming tendencies to map out the largest seagrass system in the world, by using cameras attached to their backs.

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The modern satellites shaping the course of climate science

The Soviet Union launched the Sputnik 1 satellite in 1957. Fast forward to 2022, and we are now launching more than a thousand satellites each year, propelling the field of Earth science into unprecedented terrain.

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Study shows majority of “home compostable” plastics don’t fully degrade

If you've ever been turning over your compost heap and found months-old "compostable" plastic items that were still mostly intact – well, you're not alone. New research states that 60% of such plastics don't fully degrade in home composting systems.

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Highest volcano plume ever recorded penetrates the mesosphere

New analysis of a volcanic eruption off the coast of Tonga earlier this year has revealed the true extent of the massive explosion, and established its plume as the highest on record and the first recorded entering the mesosphere.

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New biopolymer gives asphalt roads a soybean-based-boost

Along with their use in foods, soybeans have also been utilized as a source of graphene, a greener alternative to mulch, and an ingredient in longer-lasting tires. Now, they're additionally being used to extend the life of asphalt roads.

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Study suggests hunters may have caused rhinos to evolve smaller horns

If certain animals posses a trait that decreases their chance of survival, then that the trait is less likely to be passed along to offspring. Such appears to be the case with rhinos hunted for their large horns, according to a recent analysis of photographs.

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3D-printed concrete “Innoreefs” could help restore real coral reefs

Even if environmental factors such as ocean acidification can be addressed, our decimated coral reefs will still need some help growing back. That's where a "Lego-like" system known as 3D Innoreef is designed to come in.

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