Portable device spots drought-stressed crops before it’s too late

It’s always best if farmers can detect drought stress before crop plants become wilted, weakened and lower-yielding. An experimental new portable device could help in that regard, as it uses ultrasound to spot such stress in its earliest stages.Continu… Continue reading Portable device spots drought-stressed crops before it’s too late

Watch: First nanoscale video of hydrogen and oxygen atoms forming water

We all know the equation – hydrogen plus oxygen equals water. But now scientists have captured molecular-scale video of that famous meeting in action, which could lead to a new way to generate large amounts of drinking water.Continue ReadingCategory: S… Continue reading Watch: First nanoscale video of hydrogen and oxygen atoms forming water

Israeli Group Claims Lebanon Water Hack as CISA Reiterates Warning on Simple ICS Attacks

Unsophisticated methods can still be used to hack ICS/OT — even so, many cyberattack claims are likely exaggerated. 
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Bubble-blowing lizard scuba dives to avoid predators

A humble little lizard has developed a clever escape route from predators – it blows a bubble over its nostrils and scuba dives to safety for 20 minutes or more. Now, a biologist has explored exactly how it works.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, Scie… Continue reading Bubble-blowing lizard scuba dives to avoid predators

All-in-one solution captures and destroys ‘forever chemicals’ using light

Proposed methods of removing toxic ‘forever chemicals’ from water have either only trapped the chemicals or broken them down. A new study has demonstrated a method that does both – quickly and cheaply.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags:… Continue reading All-in-one solution captures and destroys ‘forever chemicals’ using light

All-in-one solution captures and destroys ‘forever chemicals’ using light

Proposed methods of removing toxic ‘forever chemicals’ from water have either only trapped the chemicals or broken them down. A new study has demonstrated a method that does both – quickly and cheaply.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, ScienceTags:… Continue reading All-in-one solution captures and destroys ‘forever chemicals’ using light

New device may let everyday folks check their water for microplastics

While an increasing number of people are becoming concerned about microplastic pollution in their drinking water, it’s one of those things that the average person can’t check for themselves. That could soon change, however, if a new prototype device re… Continue reading New device may let everyday folks check their water for microplastics

Self-contained solar-powered boxes pull drinking water from the air

As one of the four basic things humans need to live, clean drinking water is obviously of the utmost importance. While rainfall and rivers and lakes are the traditional go-to sources, climate change is making once reliable water sources much more undep… Continue reading Self-contained solar-powered boxes pull drinking water from the air