Microplastic fibers from synthetic clothing have quietly become one of the most pervasive forms of pollution in rivers, oceans, and even agricultural soil. Now a new “fish mouth” filter, modeled on ...

Which aquarium filter is best? Aquarium filters remove waste and debris from your fish tank while neutralizing harmful chemicals, such as ammonia and nitrates. Choosing the right filter for your tank ...

WILLIAMSBURG, Va.-For years, when biologist Laurie Sanderson peered into the mouths of filter-feeding fish, what she saw was a puzzle. How did such fish, from the foot-long menhaden to the 42-foot ...

A well-chosen aquarium filter is the unsung hero of a thriving fish tank, keeping the water clean, oxygenated and free from harmful toxins. Whether you’re a beginner setting up a small home aquarium ...

The ancient evolution of fish mouths could help solve a modern source of plastic pollution. Inspired by these natural filtration systems, scientists in Germany have invented a way to remove 99 percent ...

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