Severe drought causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River, a major drinking water source
Salty ocean water is making its way into the Delaware River, threatening a source of drinking water for Philadelphia and ...
How much water is flowing to the Great Salt Lake? Federal funds help paint a more reliable picture
Although Utah lawmakers have taken a number of steps aimed at conserving and delivering more water to the Great Salt Lake, it ...
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MIT unveils manta ray-inspired water filter design for industrial plants
Manta rays are filter feeders, sifting plankton from seawater as they swim. Inspired by this natural filtering mechanism, MIT ...
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Scientists inspired by manta rays in designing better water filters
Filter feeders in the animal kingdom showcase a variety of strategies to capture food from water, from the intricate ...
Delaware River water levels at 60% as salt front increases amid drought
The salt front in the river has encroached well above its normal level and is now near Philadelphia International Airport. It ...
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Manta rays inspire a new design for water filters
Inspired by the manta ray, the researchers designed a simple water filter that mimics the ray’s feeding features.
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New additive to enable affordable, efficient energy storage in flow batteries
The researchers have developed a water-soluble chemical additive to enhance the performance of bromide-based aqueous flow ...
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To design better water filters, MIT engineers look to manta rays
Studying the filter-feeding mechanism of mobula rays, MIT engineers developed a new design for industrial cross-flow water ...
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To design better water filters, engineers look to manta rays
Studying the filter-feeding mechanism of mobula rays, engineers developed a new design for industrial cross-flow water filters. Research shows the filter-feeders strike a natural balance between ...