Scientists are developing algae to tackle microplastic pollution in drinking water. This orange-scented algae repels water, ...

Researchers created a special kind of algae that can grab microscopic plastic pollution out of water almost like a magnet.

CHARLOTTE — Researchers have been finding microplastics that are nearly impossible to see in almost every water source across the country. Brewing with plastic: Researchers find microplastics in ...

When recycled for drinking, the millions of gallons of water that Bay Area residents flush down toilets and showers every day could be cleaner than the pristine Hetch Hetchy water that flows from many ...

Discover a breakthrough technique using genetically modified algae to remove harmful microplastics from drinking water. Learn ...

Martin Gross (left) developed his algae-based technology while a PhD candidate at Iowa State University, with help from PhD advisor Zhiyou Wen, who now is Gross’s business partner to advance its use ...

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Across Africa, many rural communities face a growing sanitation crisis. Wastewater treatment systems, where they exist, are often old, overloaded, or broken. In some towns, untreated sewage flows ...

Learning how to treat water in a JoJo tank is important for maintaining healthy water storage and preventing contamination.