Your Water Contains Nanoplastics. Scientists Say They May Be Helping Harmful Bacteria Survive

A new study offers one of the clearest looks yet at what happens when these tiny particles encounter bacteria in drinking water.

Australia’s harmful algal bloom affected hundreds of marine species, as scientists point to floodwater, upwelling and record ocean heat

Nutrient-rich floodwaters, coastal upwelling, and a marine heatwave fueled a major algal bloom. This bloom, caused by Karenia ...
Union-Bulletin

Increased ‘gunk’ in Boise River led to Dept. of Environmental Quality testing. It’s ‘rock snot.’ Huh?

Chandler Bondurant fly-fishes in the Boise River every day, but since the first week of July, the only thing he’s caught is slime.
Daily Herald

‘When in doubt, stay out’: Experts warn about potential toxic algal blooms in local waters

Ah, summer. Hot, sunny days. Not much rain. It’s that time of year when algae in ponds, creeks, lakes and ditches quickly ...
Sanford Herald

DOH-Seminole Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Jesup and Lake Howell

Seminole County's best source of news since 1908. This local newspaper covers Sanford, Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Longwood ...

Blue-green algae alert issued for Lake Jesup and Lake Howell by Department of Health

The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) cautions the public about the presence of harmful ...

DOH issues water advisory for Lake Okeechobee toxic algae since July 7

People should avoid the toxic algae-laden air and water in a part of Lake Okeechobee that's in Martin County, west of the ...
WGBH

Mass. DPH warns residents of possible toxic algae in Charles River after dog’s death

Trash floats on top of the Charles River between the North Beacon Street bridge and the Arsenal bridge. Also in the lower basin are algae blooms which the state is warning may be toxic to humans and ...

Why parts of the Charles River may look like ‘pea soup’ and what it means for your health

Officials warn of a suspected toxic algae bloom in the Charles River, urging people and pets to avoid water contact due to ...
The Scientist

How a Teenager’s Backyard Experiment Became a Gel to Stop Deadly Bleeding

Learn how Cresilon’s FDA-cleared gel TRAUMAGEL rapidly controls hemorrhage in trauma patients without disrupting blood clot ...
House Digest

Not Egg Shells: The Overlooked Scrap From Your Fish Tank You Can Compost

Algae, dirty tank water, and natural plants that have run their course can be relocated from your fish tank to your compost ...