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Fueling Ethanol Production While Protecting Water Quality
Grain-based ethanol production has increased dramatically in recent years as the cost and instability of oil has increased. New U.S. government policies require major increases in ethanol production. While future plans call for a viable cellulosic ethanol industry, expanded grain ethanol production will lead to further growth of corn acres in the... view more... (2008-04-02)
LSU, Yale team study agricultural impact on Mississippi River
According to a study published in "Nature" by researchers at LSU and Yale University, farming has significantly changed the hydrology and chemistry of the Mississippi River, injecting more carbon dioxide into the river and raising river discharge during the past 50 years. view more (2008-01-24)
The memory lingers longer
PCBs and dieldrin, for example, now banned for further industrial and agricultural use, are simply not breaking down in the environment as speedily as needed to meet environmental targets. Catchments of rivers in west Yorkshire with a long history of contamination by chemicals used in the wool-processing industry show persistent levels of these... view more... (1999-12-22)
Quality of health information on the internet has improved
The quality of health information on the internet has improved over the past few years despite concerns over poor quality and its possible consequences, concludes a study in this week's BMJ. view more (2002-03-06)
Keeping golf courses green when fresh water is limited
Explosive population growth in southern Nevada has placed increasing demands on available water resources. In 2007, 80% of the state's residents lived in southern Nevada, where the population approached two million people. view more (2009-03-23)
Herbicide-Tolerant Crops Can Improve Water Quality
The residual herbicides commonly used in the production of corn and soybean are frequently detected in rivers, streams, and reservoirs at concentrations that exceed drinking water standards in areas where these crops are extensively grown. view more (2008-04-23)
Researchers to determine if aeration reduces compaction, runoff on no-till fields
Much of Texas' wheat may be grazed as a part of a dual-use crop. But many fields are still prepared using conventional tillage, which may not efficiently capture rainfall - a key to economic success in a semi-arid environment, said a Texas AgriLife Research scientist. view more (2009-04-02)
Midwestern ethanol plants use much less water than western plants, U of Minnesota study says
Ethanol production in Minnesota and Iowa uses far less water overall than similar processes in states where water is less plentiful, a new University of Minnesota study shows. view more (2009-04-15)
Nominations sought for 2001 Stockholm water prize
Institutions, Organizations, Individuals and Companies Eligible for $150,000 Prize (STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN) Nominations for the $150,000 international Stockholm Water Prize, which is presented annually for outstanding contributions to the conservation and sustainable use of the world’s water resources, will be accepted until September 31, 2000.... view more... (2000-08-30)
Researchers examine why food tastes bad to chemotherapy recipients
About two million cancer patients currently receiving certain drug therapies and chemotherapy find foods and beverages to have a foul metallic flavor. view more (2006-09-20)
Cleaner water through nanotechnology
Tiny particles of pure silica coated with an active material could be used to remove toxic chemicals, bacteria, viruses, and other hazardous materials from water much more effectively and at lower cost than conventional water purification methods, according to researchers writing in the current issue of the International Journal of Nanotechnology. view more (2008-02-20)
New CSA databases on STN International
Karlsruhe, July 2004 - At the end of June, FIZ Karlsruhe has made available on STN International, the world's premier online service for sci-tech information, seven new databases from the renowned database producer Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (CSA) With these new files, STN now offers a total of 26 CSA databases, and remains the largest... view more... (2004-07-19)
Is Your Drinking Water Safe?
Lake Bloomington is a major source of drinking water for residents of Bloomington, IL, and has a history of nitrate concentrations that exceed safe levels. Because Lake Bloomington has a record of elevated nitrate levels, local residents are concerned over their drinking water quality. view more (2008-02-29)
Bacterial Persistence in Streams
A research team from the University of Tennessee (UT) has completed a study on an East Tennessee river to determine the connection between watershed hydrology and fecal bacteria statistical time series analysis. view more (2008-08-06)
Archerfish tune their shots to universal properties of prey adhesion
Archerfish exhibit the remarkable ability to hunt for insects and other small terrestrial animals by firing precisely aimed streams of water that knock prey onto the water's surface. view more (2006-10-10)
Predicting the quality of life for older adults
As a growing number of baby boomers retire, our society will have more older adults than ever before, so it is crucial to determine what predicts quality of life in older age. view more (2007-05-30)
New markers of climate change
A new way to monitor the effects of climate change on rainforests is being investigated at Cambridge University. Researchers are using biomarkers in the shape of epiphytes ('air-plants' which grow on other plants) to find out how their photosynthesis and water evaporation have been affected by climate change over the last 50 years. view more (2005-07-13)
Wastewater from the canning industry is not harmful to the agricultural soil
Irrigation with wastewater from the canning industry is not harmful to the quality of agricultural soil and may even, in some cases, improve it. This is the conclusion of Iñigo Abdón Virto Quecedo in his PhD thesis defended at the Public University of Navarre. view more (2004-12-22)
Better MRI scans of cancers made possible by TU Delft
Researcher Kristina Djanashvili has developed a substance that enables doctors to get better MRI scans of tumours. On Tuesday 13 January, Djanashvili will be awarded a doctorate by TU Delft for her work in this field. view more (2009-01-13)
Environmentally friendly drilling with computers
A new doctoral dissertation from Lule'å University of Technology in Sweden deals with processes, systems, and problems in the use of a newly developed, environmentally friendly rock drilling method. The method, which is patented for the entire world, uses only water both to run the drill and to flush out the crushed rock. view more (2004-12-20)
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