Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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The contribution of turbulence to slow variations in phytoplankton abundance in the world ocean
Why does the amount of phytoplankton in the oceans vary so much from year-to-year? We thought it was because of the pulsation of the oceans due to climate modes. But this was forgetting that the ocean is a turbulent fluid.
Developing electrokinetic mining technology for recovering rare earth elements from weathering crusts
Heavy rare earth elements are critical for modern technological applications, but their extraction can have disastrous environmental impacts. Employing electrokinetic mining techniques can increase recovery efficiency while reducing harmful environmental consequences.
Comparing the Toxicity of Conventional Drinking Waters and Municipal Wastewaters Purified as Drinking Water Supplies
While utilities in arid regions are increasingly purifying municipal wastewater as a sustainable water supply, lingering concerns about health risks have hindered implementation. Our recent study indicates that the toxicity of potable reuse waters is equal or lower than conventional drinking waters.
