Wastewater samples from ten countries analyzed to shed light on the drug market

Psychoactive Substances Detected in Wastewater

Environmentally Friendly Hydrophobic Sponges for Oil Removal
Chitosan-based sponges grafted with β-cyclodextrin, citronellal, and palmitic acid

Where Does the Water on Earth Come From?
Space dust analysis could solve mystery of the origins of Earth’s water

Indicator for Algal Bloom Detection
Infinite coordination polymer nanoparticles for monitoring enzymes related to outbreaks of algal bloom

CO2-Mediated Cyanide Wastewater Treatment
Carbon dioxide promotes the formation of cyanohydrin in aqueous media

Hidden Microbes Residing in Showerheads
Distinct microbe communities found in fixtures connected to different water sources

Leaking Sewage Pipes Can Release Pharmaceuticals into Rivers
Annual loads equivalent to tens of thousands of medication doses found in U.S. water stream

Sunlight-Transmitting Photocatalytic Membrane
Nonchemical alternative method for cleaning membranes during water filtration

Sustainable Antiviral Water Filter
Biodegradable membrane composed of protein nanofibrils and iron oxyhydroxide nanoparticles

High Levels of Mercury in Glacial Meltwaters in Greenland
Toxic metal in runoff could have negative environmental and health effects