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What’s really in your fast-food soda? A US study tested over 90 beverages; what they found raises hygiene questionsThe taste of restaurant fountain drinks can vary significantly due to several factors, particularly the cleanliness of the equipment. Studi...
Deeper digs, community care: Indian tunnel rescue team accelerates Chilime operations with Nepal ArmyAn Indian tunnel rescue team is working with the Nepal Army to drain the Chilime tunnel. Specialist personnel are digging deeper into the s...
CEO CM to Water Man: Naidu's long journey enters a new phaseN Chandrababu Naidu is transforming his image by focusing on water projects. He recently inaugurated the Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project a...
Nepal floods cause at least $2.56 billion in property, infrastructure damageNepal's recent catastrophic floods caused extensive damage to property and infrastructure. The estimated cost of this destruction reached a...
In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. Now, it provides 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water daily, but does it harm marine life or raise cost of living?In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. It now supplies 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water ...
Manoj Jarange Patil ends hunger strike, says would remain firm on quota demandsManoj Jarange Patil ended his hunger strike after drinking water offered by a BJP MLA. He remains firm on his demands for Maratha community...
PM Modi calls for greater adoption of water-saving technologiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi urged urban bodies to address water challenges from population growth. He advocated for increased adoption of ...
In 1892, engineers began the Chicago Canal to divert sewage using 42 million cubic yards of earth; more than a century later, it may help Asian carp reach the Great LakesIn 1885, Chicago undertook the monumental task of reversing its river flow to safeguard drinking water by rerouting sewage from Lake Michig...
In 2016, Colorado listed 67 miles of Timpas Creek as impaired for sulfate. 7 years later, local farmers helped delist 24 miles after BMPs restored drinking water qualityTimpas Creek's sulfate levels significantly decreased due to improved irrigation practices. Voluntary efforts by local producers focused on...
Protein in matcha? Soha Ali Khan’s 2-minute pre-workout drink is the quick energy boost you needActress Soha Ali Khan has jumped on the matcha trend with an easy 2-minute recipe for a delicious, protein-packed drink. Perfect for hectic...
In 1996, Illinois listed Lake Decatur for phosphorus and nitrogen pollution. 25 years later, 3 grants helped Decatur expand BMPs and improve water quality in the lakeLake Decatur has struggled with agricultural runoff pollution for several years, prompting the launch of a water quality initiative aimed a...
25-yr-old dispute ends, Jharkhand & Bihar ink pact to share Sone river waterBihar and Jharkhand signed a water-sharing agreement for the Sone river. This pact resolves a long-standing water dispute between the two e...
Drinking water before brushing after waking up: Why more people do it and its benefitsDrinking water immediately after waking up is one of the simplest habits with real science behind it. From boosting metabolism and brain fu...
Varanasi flood preparedness: 198 boats, 21 flood posts, NDRF teams deployed; 61 relief camps, 24/7 control room set upVaranasi district administration has prepared 61 flood relief camps for affected families. These camps will provide accommodation, food, an...
Jammu to spruce up over 200 blocks, 5,000 flats in migrant campsJammu migrant camps will soon see major repair and renovation works. Over 200 building blocks and 5,000 flats will be renovated for migrant...
In a 2011 Oak Ridge case study, ethanol-fed microbes cut uranium in groundwater from 40-60 mg/L to below the US drinking-water limitBy utilizing ethanol injections, researchers effectively stimulated indigenous bacteria to aid in the cleanup of uranium contamination. Thi...
In 2022, MIT researchers built a portable desalination unit that removed particles and salts at once, producing about 0.3 liters per hourMIT scientists created a portable device that turns seawater into safe drinking water. This compact system uses advanced processes to remov...