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ACID RAIN EFFECTS ON ECOSYSTEMS
12-year-old Connecticut student, Raji Doshi designed a system combining algae with natural calcium that blocks ocean acidification and protects marine ecosystemsA 12-year-old student from Connecticut has been named a finalist in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge for a project combining algae wit...- Lake 223 acid rain experiment: Scientists added sulfuric acid to an Ontario lake for 17 years. The water recovered, but the fish didn’tA 17-year acid rain experiment at Canada’s Lake 223 changed its water chemistry and disrupted its ecosystem. Although the lake’s acidity ha...
- Boba tea, green tea or coffee? AIIMS and Harvard-trained gastro doctor Saurabh Sethi reveals what’s better for fatty liver and overall gut healthAIIMS and Harvard-trained gastro doctor Dr Saurabh Sethi shared a simple “bad, good and great” food guide for digestive health. He listed b...
- A fresh-smelling home without strong chemicals? Try this simple DIY floor cleaner made With 3 ingredientsIn today's eco-conscious world, many families are turning to natural cleaning solutions for their homes. A simple blend of lemon peel, euca...
- Delhi-NCR weather September 2: Will it rain today in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad? Check the latest IMD forecastDelhi Weather Today: In Delhi-NCR, residents should brace for predominantly cloudy skies accompanied by sporadic rainfall today. The foreca...
- In 2011, Arkansas prioritized Lake Conway-Point Remove to tackle pollution. 13 years later, Conway cut nitrogen 41% and phosphorus 44% with green infrastructure annuallyLake Conway-Point Remove story ultimately shows why the future of water-quality protection may depend on combining engineering with ecology...
- In 2019, Pennsylvania completed AMD abatement at Fran Camp Run No. 2 Mine, restoring 1.4 miles of Cooks Run. 7 years later, pH and metal impairments were finally clearedAn abandoned Pennsylvania coal mine cleanup project significantly improved Cooks Run water quality. The 2019 abatement project addressed ac...
- In 1996, West Virginia's BRWA and WVWRI developed a plan to treat Swamp Run’s acid mine drainage. 28 years later, 2 projects had dramatically improved the stream’s pH with lasting gainsSwamp Run in Upshur County, West Virginia, faced decades of water quality problems caused by acid mine drainage from buried coal refuse lef...
- SC seeks Centre's view on banning retail sale of acid, flags failure to enforce 2013 normsThe Supreme Court is seeking the Centre's view on banning retail acid sales. It also directed states to formulate rehabilitation measures f...
- Miami researchers tested concrete that replaced sand with leaded CRT glass; a biopolymer helped limit lead leaching before durability damage raised concernsResearchers explored using toxic CRT glass in concrete mixtures. This hazardous waste contains significant amounts of lead, posing environm...
- Worried about blood-sugar spikes after feasting? A tablespoon of a cheap kitchen ingredient can reduce blood sugar levels after meals, says ‘Glucose Goddess’Although it can taste rather sour, vinegar can bring a rather sweet deal for diabetic people who are foodies. In a viral video, health and ...
- In 2024, researchers tested crushed waste concrete as a base for Chesapeake oyster reefs; oyster spat grew and survived with no detectable hydrocarbon leachingIn the Chesapeake Bay, recycled concrete rubble is proving to be a nursery for young oysters. Scientists have discovered that this crushed ...
- Study says wildfire smoke turns rain into liquid fertilizer packed with essential nutrientsWildfire smoke is transforming rainfall into a nutrient-rich fertilizer for ecosystems. This phenomenon, known as smoke-rain days, is becom...
- Egg spills, marble and more: 7 things you should never clean with DIY vinegar and soap solution at homeVinegar may be a popular household cleaner, but it isn't suitable for every surface. Avoid using vinegar and soap on marble, limestone, tra...
- School holiday tomorrow, August 27: State-wise update on closures amid heavy rainfallSchool holiday tomorrow, August 27: While the monsoon shows no signs of slowing down, whether schools stay open on August 27 depends on whe...
- Best coffee will be harder to get as downpours hit Brazil’s treesPremium arabica coffee has a particularly aromatic and mild taste that requires the right conditions.
- Enough of Gurugram as Potemkin villageGurugram's modern facade crumbles during heavy rains, revealing inadequate infrastructure and poor upkeep. Over-concretisation and insuffic...
- Canada Snow Forecast 2026-27: Farmers’ Almanac warns of blizzards, ice and Arctic coldCanada's upcoming winter forecast anticipates significant temperature fluctuations and diverse regional weather patterns. El Niño's influen...
- In 2017, USGS and MIT researchers dated a magma pulse to 251.9 million years ago. 9 years later, it links to Earth's worst extinctionEarth faced its worst extinction event around 252 million years ago. Volcanic activity in the Siberian Traps is the leading explanation for...
- In 2018, scientists added up to 15 tons of cacao-shell biochar per hectare to degraded tropical soil; maize yields improved over several growing seasonsResearch indicates that using cacao-shell waste to create biochar has significantly improved agricultural yields on degraded farmland in Su...
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