Do You Love Swimming Pools in Summer? Let Us Ruin That for You

You may think a dip in the pool is good, clean fun, but here’s what’s actually lurking in those chlorinated waters. Your Gut Microbes Are Controlling Your Mind, Here’s What You’ll Do For Them - https://youtu.be/0raVj1BA7iU Read More: What lies beneath: the bugs lurking in your swimming pool https://theconversation.com/what-lies-beneath-the-bugs-lurking-in-your-swimming-pool-51028 “Many waterborne outbreaks are never identified. Fewer than 10% of ill people go to their doctor and most of these don’t submit samples for laboratory testing. Even if they did, organisms are difficult to detect in water and they’re often gone by the time the investigation takes place.” Chloramines: Understanding “Pool Smell” https://chlorine.americanchemistry.com/Science-Center/Chlorine-Compound-of-the-Month-Library/Chloramines-Understanding-Pool-Smell/ “Chloramines result from the combination of two ingredients: (a) chlorine disinfectants and (b) perspiration, oils and urine that enter pools on the bodies of swimmers.” The Dirt On Swimming Pools And Hot Tubs https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2016/05/30/how-to-recognize-a-dirty-and-dangerous-swimming-pool/ “Unfortunately, if swimming pools are not maintained properly, they can quickly become large culture dishes for all sorts of nasty organisms. So, how do you tell if your swimming pool is safe?” ____________________ Elements is more than just a science show. It’s your science-loving best friend, tasked with keeping you updated and interested on all the compelling, innovative and groundbreaking science happening all around us. Join our passionate hosts as they help break down and present fascinating science, from quarks to quantum theory and beyond. Seeker explains every aspect of our world through a lens of science, inspiring a new generation of curious minds who want to know how today’s discoveries in science, math, engineering and technology are impacting our lives, and shaping our future. Our stories parse meaning from t