Why Do Fingers, Toes Prune Fast When Soaked in Water? Evolution May Have the Answer

MEDICINE & HEALTH 08.09.2021 09:00 AM

When fingers or toes are soaked underwater, they prune up fast, creating wrinkles that seem to have no use for humans. But experts say this is another example of the brilliance of evolution.

Solving the Drinking Water Problem, Engineers Extract Water from Air via New Atmospheric Device

08.05.2021 05:35 AM

Spanish engineers developed a new atmospheric water harvester that employs the same principles of condensation that air conditioners use to produce drinking water. They hope to use the technology to provide clean drinking water to refugee camps where water is scarce.

Apollo Mission Photos Resurface in the Quest To Find Water on the Moon

08.04.2021 08:59 AM

In the ongoing effort to prove whether the Earth's moon once held water and ice on its surface, scientists turned to decades-old data for additional clues, using photos taken during the Apollo Mission series.

Traditional Dams Can Produce Sustainable Energy; Massive Flood Barriers Upgrade Will Produce Future Hydropower

07.21.2021 07:20 AM

Advancements on water-related energy generation, also known as hydropower, had been among the key interests of experts to develop an effective and sustainable energy.

Fluorescence Used to Monitor Water Quality by Detecting Hydrocarbons and Pesticides in Real-time

07.16.2021 08:55 AM

UBCO scientists are testing fluorescence in detecting impurities in the water to monitor water quality, and determine these impurities from other compounds.

Caltech: Rare Type of Stellar Grain Discovered, Scientists Explain More About Water’s Origin on Earth

07.09.2021 21:59 PM

Scientists have recently discovered a rare type of star dust whose structure specifies that it formed during a rare form of nucleosynthesis and could shed new light on water's history on Earth.

How Do Arabian Camels Travel 100 Miles of Desert and Endure Weeks Without Water?

06.28.2021 00:55 AM

An analysis of the well-developed kidneys of one-humped Arabian camels showed its role in coping with extremes, including surviving for weeks without drinking water.

Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak in North Portland Apartment Remains a Mystery

06.24.2021 06:45 AM

Residents in a North Portland apartment were forced to evacuate the building due to the legionnaires' disease outbreak that has been going on for six months.

Water Harvester: A New Atmospheric Technology Which Works Around the Clock With No Energy Needed

06.24.2021 01:14 AM

Researchers at ETH Zurich developed a new technology that harvests atmospheric water without needing energy and even under the Sun. The device could also work for 24 hours around the clock.

Sodium Hyaluronate: How Is It Used, What Are Its Benefits?

05.20.2021 14:39 PM

Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt form of hyaluronic acid. Both can help to make skin look youthful and benefits the joints and eyes, but they are different from each other. Read on to learn their benefits and uses.

Biosolids From Sewage Water Could Solve Global Carbon Emissions and Power Shortages

05.17.2021 08:39 AM

Scientists have thought of safer and more sustainable alternatives to excess biosolids that could potentially solve the planet's greatest challenges, particularly in energy and potable water.

Ancient Constantinople Aqueduct a Solution to Clean Water Systems

05.13.2021 03:00 AM

Researchers discovered a possible answer to better water management. Evidence of Byzantine water system cleaning and maintenance from Ancient Constantinople is the solution.

World's Oldest Water Found in Canada Sheds Light on the Beginning of Life

04.28.2021 00:35 AM

A geologist found the world's oldest water at a depth of 2.4 kilometers in Kidd Creek Mine in Canada that sheds light on water and life on Earth.

First True Biodegradable Plastic Disintegrates in Heat, Water in Just a Few Weeks

04.22.2021 01:02 AM

Scientists have developed the first true biodegradable plastic that breaks down in just a few weeks when exposed to heat and water. One plastic they developed even disintegrated in just two days.

Heavy Water Tastes Sweet: Could This Be a New Sweetener But Without the Calories?

04.11.2021 21:49 PM

Humans can taste the difference between heavy water to ordinary water. Experts think that it could be an alternative to give the sensation of sweetness without the calories.

Missing Water From Mars Might Be Lurking Underground

03.16.2021 20:56 PM

An ocean’s worth of water might be hiding in minerals below Mars’ surface, which could help explain why the Red Planet dried up.

Ancient Earth May Have Been Water World, Geological Evidence Suggests

03.10.2021 02:55 AM

Research indicates that ancient Earth held nearly twice as much water, adequate to submerge the present time's continents over Mount Everest's peak.

How Do Icebergs Melt? Debunking Current Models of Melting Icebergs

02.19.2021 06:03 AM

Current models of how icebergs melt seem to be not as accurate as it seems. A study debunks how icebergs really melt and explains what it means to the changing climate.

NASA Engaging Scientists, Engineers to Determine Ice Water Deposits on Mars

02.09.2021 00:56 AM

Since 2015, NASA has been engaging scientists and engineers to determine deposits of water ice on Mars that could be within reach of astronauts on the surface of the planet.

Researchers Report a Mysterious Organic Material That Catalyzes and Reduces Chemical Waste

02.05.2021 02:40 AM

A new study inquires to a previously misunderstood phenomenon occurring between chemical reactions used to create plastics and pharmaceuticals - and this could help chemical manufacturing become more environmentally friendly.

Huntsman Spiders Invade Australian Homes Due to Weather, Experts Said

02.04.2021 03:40 AM

Huntsman spiders are overrunning Australian homes due to the weather, but experts say there is nothing to be afraid of despite their terrifying appearance.