INDUSTRY NEWS
Researchers to track COVID-19 outbreaks by monitoring sewage from Wisconsin communities. Studies have shown that people infected with COVID-19 can shed genetic material. The idea is that by detecting the virus in sewage systems, scientists could determine if an outbreak is occurring and how widespread the disease is in a community. Read more...
Electricity can be used to break down pollutants left over after wastewater treatment. Pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and endocrine disruptors are emerging contaminants often found in treated domestic wastewater, even after secondary treatment. Read more...
Anheuser-Busch commits $530k to universities for sustainable agriculture. The Anheuser-Busch Foundation has committed $530,000 to support model farms at four US land grant universities, as it aims to advance sustainable agricultural practices. Read more...
Game-changing new smart sponge soaks up oil spills, saving water and wildlife. With an ability to absorb more than 30 times its weight in oil, the sponge could be used to inexpensively and efficiently clean up spills without harming marine life. Read more...
New solar material could clean drinking water. Researchers developed a laser processing technology that turns regular aluminum pitch black, making it highly absorptive, as well as super-wicking for this solar water purification. Read more...
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