"Trying to survive": Wells dry up amid Oregon water woes
Judy and Jim Shanks know the exact date their home's well went dry—June 24......»»
Impact of drought on drinking water contamination: Disparities found affecting Latino/a communities
Long-term exposure to contaminants such as arsenic and nitrate in water is linked to an increased risk of various diseases, including cancers, cardiovascular diseases, developmental disorders and birth defects in infants......»»
Researchers create new device for on-the-spot water testing
Researchers at University of Galway have developed a new, portable technology for on-the-spot testing of water quality to detect one of the most dangerous types of bacteria......»»
Green belts need modernizing—a more "multifunctional" approach can benefit people and planet
Green belts are more than just spaces; for many people, they're places providing a brief escape from the city. Land designated as green belt—and protected from building—can also store carbon and hold water at times of flooding and drought......»»
Water delivered to the mantle by aluminum enriched hydrated slabs?
Dense hydrous magnesium silicates (DHMSs) are generally considered as primary water carriers from the shallow lithosphere to the deep mantle transition region (MTR; 410–660 km in depth). Among DHMSs, Superhydrous phase B (hereafter, SuB) holds the.....»»
U.S. Justice Department lawsuit: Company allegedly force-placed insurance on more than 600,000 customers
National General Holdings Corp. and three subsidiaries wrongfully force-placed collateral protection insurance products on massive numbers of vehicles financed through Wells Fargo, according to the U.S. Justice Department......»»
Planning for climate resilience in California"s freshwater ecosystems
California's unique geomorphology and Mediterranean-type climate have largely shaped the state's freshwater lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. Now, however, freshwater ecosystems are stressed by water diversion, land use changes, non-native specie.....»»
Modeling Earth systems at a quintillion calculations per second
Climate models compute vast amounts of information about Earth's climate system—from small water droplets to large-scale weather patterns—to re-create past climate or predict future climate. Accurately re-creating how Earth's energy (measured in.....»»
New computer vision-based system monitors seasonal dynamics of tropical water
Understanding how water moves and changes around the world is more important than ever due to climate change, but monitoring inland water in the tropics is not easy. Most satellites are optical and simply take photos of surfaces. They cannot see thro.....»»
Groundwater reserves in southwestern Europe more stable overall than previously thought
Groundwater is a vital resource, sustaining plants and ecosystems, ensuring agricultural production and serving as a core component of drinking water supplies. However, climate change and anthropogenic pressures can threaten groundwater availability,.....»»
Farmers innovate to save Iraq"s rice production
After seeing his once-lush rice field shrink in recent years due to relentless drought, Iraqi farmer Muntazer al-Joufi fought back using tougher seeds and water-saving irrigation techniques......»»
This new robot might be the best way to keep your pool clean
The Beatbot iSkim Ultra is built to clear debris from the top of your pool while also clarifiying its water. Preorders are now discounted ahead of its release......»»
Microplastics are everywhere, but are they harming us?
Microplastics have been found in the ocean and the air, in our food and water. They have been found in a wide range of body tissues, including the heart, liver, kidneys and even testicles......»»
"Current" events: Scientists devise a new way to measure river flows
A team of scientists and engineers at NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has collaborated to see if a small piloted drone, equipped with a specialized payload, could help create detailed maps of how fast water is flowing. Rivers supply fresh.....»»
Researchers use vibrations from traffic to measure underground soil moisture
Caltech researchers have developed a new method to measure soil moisture in the shallow subterranean region between the surface and underground aquifers. This region, called the vadose zone, is crucial for plants and crops to obtain water through the.....»»
Oceans without sharks would be far less healthy, says new research
There are more than 500 species of sharks in the world's oceans, from the 7-inch dwarf lantern shark to whale sharks that can grow to over 35 feet long. They're found from polar waters to the equator, at the water's surface and miles deep, in the ope.....»»
Magna, in unusual step, lowers 2026 outlook on EV uncertainty, contract assembly woes
Magna International took the unusual step of lowering its outlook for its 2026 financial performance as it grapples with automakers reducing, postponing or canceling electric vehicle plans amid soft sales growth......»»
Beatbot’s new intelligent robotic pool skimmer: Hands-on with the iSkim Ultra
The iSkim Ultra is Beatbot's new robotic pool skimmer with innovative tech to clean the surface and keep the water clear and scum free......»»
Can the Olympics survive the climate crisis?
The 2024 Olympic Games opened on the same week Earth recorded its hottest day ever......»»
Statement confirms land-based impacts on reef water quality and ecosystem
Griffith researchers are among the 200 experts who have contributed to the most comprehensive and rigorous review about the effects of land-based activities on Great Barrier Reef water quality and ecosystem condition: the 2022 Scientific Consensus St.....»»
Health-threat "forever chemicals" removed from water with 3D-printed ceramic ink
Engineers have invented a new way to remove health-harming 'forever chemicals' from water—using 3D printing......»»