http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. (PhysOrg.com) -- It was the "yuck factor" of reclaimed water that got Karyna Rosario thinking. As communities increasingly turn to reclaimed water as a source for irrigation - and some communities consider using it for drinking water - Rosario, a PhD student at USF`s College of Marine Science, became increasingly curious about exactly what viruses are present in reclaimed water. http://www.physorg.com/news173351209.html Biology Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:20:01 EST news173351209 The Sunshine State has seen rapid growth in population during the last 50 years. The 1997 U.S. Census showed that the population of Florida increased more than five-and-a-half times from 1950 to 2000. Naturally, along with population increases, Florida is experiencing an increase in the amount of municipal waste. Studies confirm that the amount of wastewater generated by cities in Florida has increased more than fivefold since 1950. http://www.physorg.com/news135518968.html Space & Earth Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:09:28 EST news135518968