In a groundbreaking discovery by scientists at UC Riverside, a new process has been identified that could revolutionize the cleanup of “forever chemicals” in drinking water. These forever chemicals, known as PFAS, have been a growing concern due to their links to various health issues and the contamination of groundwater. With new federal standards in
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Freshwater mussels play a crucial role in indicating the cleanliness of their environment as biomonitors. They have the ability to absorb contaminants from their surroundings, reflecting the state of their habitat. A recent study conducted by researchers from Penn State’s Department of Civil and Environment Engineering found alarming levels of radium in mussels downstream of