A specialized sponge that works to slurp up pollutants, and then release them as desired, may present a reusable, low-cost solution. As more waterways contend with algae blooms and pollution ...

Solutions for algae blooms and pollution caused by minerals from agricultural runoff and industrial manufacturing processes tend to be costly and can be used just once. As more waterways contend with ...

The sponge, coated with nanoparticles that have an affinity for pollutants, can collect metals like zinc and copper, as well as phosphate, and in previous iterations has successfully pulled lead ...

Winter storms in the United States are usually most frequent in February, somewhat analogous to other seasonal peaks for hurricanes and tornadoes. Winter's last full month is often the most active ...

Forecasters said the snow that fell in the Mid-Atlantic Tuesday was dry and fluffy to the north of Washington, D.C., but heavier and wetter to the south. Why is this? Air temperature is the ...

At least one person is dead as a powerful storm batters the eastern half of the US with dangerous flooding, prompting hurried evacuations, widespread road closures and hazardous travel conditions ...

GALLOWAY TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- South Jersey saw some of the highest snow totals from Tuesday night's storm. More than eight inches of snow was reported in some places, meaning people had to bring ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- Monday will bring a mix of clouds and sunshine. It will be seasonably chilly, with highs in the mid 40s. A significant winter storm will impact the region Tuesday into Tuesday ...

An atmospheric river was pummeling Southern California with heavy rain on Thursday, prompting evacuations and school closures as heavy mudslides and flooding hit areas charred by the wildfires ...

2:43 Ontario’s winter fury: Up to 50cm more snow on way for weekend As people in parts of Ontario and Quebec dig themselves out of one winter storm, they are bein warned to prepare themselves ...

While a winter storm and ice storm are both wintertime hazards, the impacts can be very different. A winter storm is when heavy snow is expected. The National Weather Service (NWS) may issue a ...