Gold nano particles can detect lead in wastewater
Gold changes colour in the presence of metal particles such as lead because of their optical properties
Hyacinth can help remove toxic chromium from polluted water
Researchers from India and Ethiopia have developed low-cost method to remove chromium from water
New method developed to remove harmful drugs from wastewater
The presence of crucial drugs in wastewater not only pollutes environment but can also harms human health
Indian scientists find how arsenic reduces immunity
This may help explain why people exposed to arsenic become susceptible to infections like tuberculosis
Hypertension high in rural areas, linked to kidney disease as well: studies
Adults with hypertension had a high chance of developing chronic kidney disease as indicated by the presence of proteins and albumin in urine
Improved catalyst can speed up conversion of industrial biomass into biofuel
Pune researchers develop an environment-friendly way for the conversion
Heavy metals in household, industrial waste help spread drug resistance
Researchers have identified exposure to cadmium a reason for typhoid causing Salmonella becoming resistant to antibiotics
Squirrels now use plastic to build their nests
In urban areas, trees are scarce but plastic material is not
Teabag method for removing fluoride from water developed