Day: August 11, 2023

Even treated wastewater affects our rivers — ScienceDaily

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Even treated wastewater affects our rivers — ScienceDaily

Effluents from wastewater treatment plants have a dual effect: Some species disappear, while others benefit. Especially certain insect orders, such as stonefly and caddisfly larvae, are decimated. Certain worms and crustaceans, by contrast, can increase in number. A team from Goethe University Frankfurt led by Daniel Enns and Dr. Jonas Jourdan has corroborated this in … Read more

Novel approach to measuring microbe activity in wetted soil leads to better understanding of vulnerability, researchers report — ScienceDaily

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Novel approach to measuring microbe activity in wetted soil leads to better understanding of vulnerability, researchers report — ScienceDaily

Using a novel method to detect microbial activity in biological soil crusts, or biocrusts, after they are wetted, a Penn State-led research team in a new study uncovered clues that will lead to a better understanding of the role microbes play in forming a living skin over many semi-arid ecosystems around the world. The tiny … Read more