Sediment degrades the gravel and rock substrate on which game fish prefer to spawn, Gelwicks said. Unlike nitrate, which is ...

Research conducted at the University of Exeter has demonstrated that consuming beetroot juice can significantly reduce blood ...

The blood pressure lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to the largest study of its kind.

In the nation’s leading pork-producing state, animal waste fuels crop growth but impairs water quality in a leaky circular ...

Microbes display incredible metabolic diversity. Since the dawn of life on Earth, around 4 billion years ago, microorganisms have evolved ...

Covering 1,800ha within the Cranbourne Chase National Landscape, a family-owned estate is aiming to increase biodiversity ...

Central Iowa Water Works' nitrate removal facility reduces nitrate levels significantly, ensuring safe and reliable water for homes in the region. Yet the question remains: what happens to the ...

A long-awaited scientific report commissioned by Polk County says farm pollution threatens the ability to drink clean water.

A long-awaited scientific report commissioned by Polk County says farm pollution threatens the ability to drink clean water and to safely interact with central Iowa streams ...

As near-record nitrate levels strain water supply, Central Iowa Water Works asks residents to slash watering, and contemplates a first-ever ban ...

A microscopic enzyme could be the key to helping nitrogen fertilizers stick better to the soil and prevent run-off that causes harmful algal blooms, according to a new review article published by ...