Tag: Microplastics
Climate
India Teens Win Global Earth Prize for a Powder-Based Microplastic Water Filter That Works Like a Magnet
Three Indian teenagers who turned tamarind seeds into a way to pull microplastics from drinking water have now taken the top global prize.
Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal and Avyana Mehta, all 16, have...
Science
Scientists Say This Algae Can Remove Microplastics From Drinking Water Safely
Orange-scented algae might sound odd, but researchers at the University of Missouri say it could help pull microplastics out of water.
Susie Dai, a researcher at Mizzou, created a modified strain of algae...
Science
‘Miracle Tree’ Removes 98% of Microplastics From Drinking Water Naturally
A tree seed once linked to Ancient Egyptian water cleaning is now showing promise against one of today’s biggest drinking water problems.
A recent study found seeds from the moringa tree matched or...