Tag: research
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New research aims to connect a continent
For the vast and diverse continent of Africa, communication can be a challenge. Between Africa’s 54 independent countries and over 2,000 unique spoken languages, it is not uncommon for one region or one water body to be known by a plethora of different names depending on who and where you ask. This causes issues for…
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Research roundup: new water research from TWRI and around Texas
Article originally written by Madison Pigg The Canadian River in April 2023. (Photo by Ed Rhodes, TWRI.) Peer-reviewed publications by Texas Water Resources Institute and Texas A&M AgriLife scientists Let’s talk about PFAS: Inconsistent public awareness about PFAS and its sources in the United States: Allen Berthold, Ph.D., Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) interim director, Stephanie…
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New research shows negative water impacts of removing vegetation and topsoil
Article originally written by Madison Pigg Heavy erosion from the disturbed areas, where runoff flows into White Creek. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie deVilleneuve.) Soil erosion caused by the movement of water along the topsoil of agricultural land is a silent cause of long-term ecosystem problems. On top of that, scientists have found that erosion is escalating…
