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Next-gen sensors: Catching water pollution in real time

Extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts and torrential rains, affect water quality in lakes, rivers and coastal areas. This creates significant challenges for ecosystems and water supplies because pesticides bound in soil can quickly leach into water sources. Now, researchers want to monitor this in a new way.

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Next-gen sensors: Catching water pollution in real time
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