Over 2 billion people are currently affected by water stress, a number that is expected to dramatically increase with population growth, economic development and through…
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Going for an outdoor walk in our cities for taking fresh air, enjoying a panorama, sight seeing a monument, or shopping and having a drink can…
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Photocatalysis is an acceleration of a photoreaction in the presence of light by a photocatalyst. As the photocatalyst is exposed to the light (i.e UV light),…
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Nanotechnology is a rapidly-growing technology in our time. Nanoparticles are very small objects with a diameter ranging from 1 to 100 nm, where 1 nm…
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Imagine arriving at a beach on a sunny, summer day only to find that it has been closed. A sign reads, “High bacteria levels. Swimming…
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Understanding the sensitivity of glaciers to changes in climate provides insight into the climatic drivers of past glaciations and helps us predict how glaciers and…
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Vocal communication between individuals is vital to navigating social situations. Often when we think about vocal communication, we think about speech in humans or song…
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Fresh water is a scarce yet strategic resource. Its availability and accessibility have a great impact not only on human lives, as it is a…
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In the 1970s, Saddam Hussein reorganized Iraq into eighteen provinces to divide minority ethnic groups and weaken their ability to challenge the central government. This…
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What is phosphorus recovery about? Phosphorus as a nutrient – importance for our society Phosphorus is a chemical element. It is contained in molecules that…
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By 2030, it is expected that 8 out of 10 Europeans will be living in cities, which are traditionally more exposed to threats to their…
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