Dr. Katrin Schuhen and her team at Wasser 3.0 (www.wasserdreinull.com) offer a groundbreaking, sustainable approach to remove micropollutants from

Dr. Katrin Schuhen and her team at Wasser 3.0 (www.wasserdreinull.com) offer a groundbreaking, sustainable approach to remove micropollutants from water. Since 2012, their interdisciplinary expertise has developed cost-effective solutions to eliminate microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and other contaminants.

These flexible methods improve water quality and protect ecosystems globally. A pilot plant in Germany has successfully removed microplastics from urban wastewater since 2019. Dr. Schuhen, with a background in polymer chemistry, is driven by a mission to prevent micropollutants from entering our environment and bodies. This talk was given at a TEDx event; learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Sharks and their ray relatives exhibit a remarkable diversity in pupil shapes and eye sizes. These varied adaptations offer crucial insights into their hunting strategies and daily

Sharks and their ray relatives exhibit a remarkable diversity in pupil shapes and eye sizes. These varied adaptations offer crucial insights into their hunting strategies and daily lives.

Such unique eye characteristics provide significant clues, revealing much about the distinct lifestyles of these fascinating creatures.

Cape Town faces a severe water crisis due to drought and population growth, with "Day Zero" – when freshwater runs out – predicted for 2018. Officials have implemented water limits to delay

Cape Town faces a severe water crisis due to drought and population growth, with "Day Zero" – when freshwater runs out – predicted for 2018. Officials have implemented water limits to delay this outcome. Filmmaker Jamie Hancock's short film features resident Ray De Vries discussing potential complications if "Day Zero" arrives.

This film is part of National Geographic's Short Film Showcase, highlighting exceptional videos that affirm Nat Geo's commitment to science, exploration, and storytelling. You can watch the film here: What Happens When Cape Town Runs Out of Water?. Explore more films at Short Film Showcase or submit your own work to sfs@natgeo.com.

Single-use plastics devastate our environment, oceans, and food chain through microplastics. It's time to stop this pollution at its source. We must demand that companies producing these plastics

Single-use plastics devastate our environment, oceans, and food chain through microplastics. It's time to stop this pollution at its source. We must demand that companies producing these plastics cease their harmful practices.

Join us in ending plastic packaging on fresh produce by adding your name here. This initiative supports #WorldOceansDay. Special thanks to laurenasunshine for the manta ray image.

Many believe our economic model is broken. Pioneers like Maurice Strong,