Dozens of surfers fell ill after swimming in seas that turned into a ‘bacterial smoothie’ of sea foam. What was in it?
Sea foam is a health hazard. These bacterial smoothies can contain more harmful pathogens than a sewage treatment plant – and ...
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Mandy Barker’s Cyanotypes Revive a Pioneering Botanist’s Book to Warn About Synthetic Debris
Forthcoming from GOST Books, Mandy Barker's 'Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Imperfections' surveys synthetic specimens.
The Hidden Science Behind Water’s Stunning (Or Murky) Colors
Ever wondered why some lakes are bright blue while others are green or brown? The answer lies in the way light interacts with ...
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From Sewage to Swimming in ‘Blue Gold’: How Switzerland Transformed Rivers
The author writes, “In the 1960s, Switzerland had among the dirtiest water in Europe, blighted by mats of algae, mountains of ...
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Dozens plunge into Blue Marsh at polar swim and fundraiser
For many, the mere thought of donning swimsuits and diving into ice cold water is enough to generate a few goosebumps. But for Bill Oswald and his sons, a dip into Blue Marsh Lake on a 40-degree ...
Health alert issued for blue-green algae in Orange County’s Lake Killarney
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County has issued a health alert for blue-green algae toxins found in Lake ...
The Benefits of Being Close to Water, According to Science
I took my paddleboard on a 1,200-mile journey, seeking escape from modern anxieties and testing the restorative power of “blue space” ...