Bio-uv Group : BIO-UV Group, a long-standing commitment to wastewater reuse with proven solutions and applications
” REUSE is our fight for the preservation of water resources and we have solutions! “ Benoit Gillmann, CEO of BIO-UV Group In the context of climate change, population growth and rapid urbanisation, ever increasing demands are being placed on our natural water resources. As a result, wastewater reuse (REUSE) is no longer an option, […]
Expert Q&A: What You Need To Know About Monkeypox
Credit: Shutterstock and Shutterstock In August 2022, we interviewed two virologist experts to better understand the rising threat of monkeypox. This article contains some of their answers to questions that our producers and SciFri listeners asked about how the virus spreads, accessing tests and vaccines, and the stigma associated with the virus. Dr. Rachel Roper […]
Public Health Preparations for the Fall Semester
Dear UMass Amherst Community, As we approach the fall semester, we are excited to welcome everyone back to campus. This marks the start of a third academic year in which COVID-19 is present, and our understanding of the virus along with tools to mitigate its impact continues to improve. In addition, the campus is closely […]
Lysol Pro Solutions Launches Individually-Wrapped Single-Count Lysol Disinfecting Wipes
The individually wrapped format is designed to help businesses create a welcoming environment by putting protection in the hands of patrons and staff concerned about germ protection. Lysol Disinfecting Wipes kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, including cold and flu viruses, and are effective against the COVID-19 virus in 15 seconds. Better Protection […]
The Curse of Adrian Lyne
By Irina Pino HAVANA TIMES – I have to admit that I like Adrian Lyne’s movies, especially Fatal Attraction with Glenn Close and Michael Douglas. I’m sure many of you have seen it, where the femme fatale harasses a married man because she doesn’t want him to leave her, after having had passionate sex with […]
McBaine Water Treatment Plant upgrade plan moves forward
The aging McBaine Water Treatment Plant, with equipment nearing the end of its usable life, needs an upgrade. The City of Columbia’s project to improve the plant is budgeted at about $21.5 million. This includes final engineering design from HDR Inc. and about $20 million in construction costs paid through a future bond sale as part of […]
Monkeypox in dogs: Tips to protect your pet from the infection
In what is considered the first-ever case of monkeypox in a domesticated animal like a cat or a dog, an Italian greyhound is said to have caught the virus from its owners, a couple, who slept alongside with their pet, as per a report published last week in medical journal Lancet. The dog developed lesions […]
Cameron County reports first case of monkeypox in the Rio Grande Valley
The Cameron County Public Health Department received confirmation of the first case of monkeypox in the county, the department announced Tuesday. So far no other county in the Rio Grande Valley confirmed cases of the disease. The individual who tested positive did not report any recent travel outside the area, according to a news release. […]
Surprising places you need to look
TikToker Azure MacCannell (@livecomposed) shared some of the surprising objects around your home that might need to be cleaned. MacCannell is a TikToker and mom who shares cleaning and organization tips. In a viral video that has racked up more than 7 million views, MacCannell shows that thoroughly cleaning your home requires more than simply […]
How to protect your pets from monkeypox after 1st-known case of human-to-pet transmission
Monkeypox and related viruses are known for their ability to transmit between humans and animals, but with increasing global spread, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that household pets may be at risk after a dog in France apparently contracted monkeypox from its owners in July, according to a report published in The […]