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From Biomass to Water Droplets
Water is the source of life — our most precious resource, whose availability must never be taken for granted. Unfortunately, we live in a time when climate change, environmental pollution, and the uncontrolled exploitation of resources are leading to increasingly…
EU Aviation Sector Almost Reached Pre-Pandemic Emission Levels – How to Reduce Pollution?
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a decrease in people’s mobility, resulting in a significant drop in emissions from the aviation sector. However, the latest data shows that by 2024, emissions have almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, despite efforts to decarbonize…
Scientists from Vinča Designing a Multifunctional Filter for Wastewater Purification and Hydrogen Production
Imagine a piece of paper floating on wastewater containing harmless and natural particles. The sun activates these particles, and beneath the film, a miracle occurs. Bacteria are eliminated, pesticides, dyes, and other pollutants in the water are degraded, and as…
Chemtrails or Something Else – How White Streaks in the Sky Affect Global Warming
You’ve probably heard the story – planes releasing mysterious chemicals to alter the weather, control our thoughts, or conduct who-knows-what experiments on us. Maybe you’ve even looked up at the sky, seen those white trails, and wondered: “What’s really coming…
Today We Celebrate International Day of Rivers – Our Rivers, Our Future
The International Day of Rivers, observed annually on March 14, carries the theme this year: „Our Rivers, Our Future” Rivers are vital natural resources – they provide water for drinking, agriculture, industry, and energy production while also serving as habitats…
Microplastics – The Invisible Culprit Behind the Rise in Neurological Disorders?
Once again, scientists have surprised us with new findings about microplastics – and this time, they are far from reassuring. A study conducted by the American Academy of Neurology has revealed a concerning link between the presence of marine microplastics…
How Plants Clean the Environment from Harmful Substances
The story of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) begins with something not uncommon in science but requires a keen and careful eye. Namely, while working on the synthesis of new compounds in the 1940s, chemists at the DuPont Company did…