Harvesting Water from the Air Just Got More Portable

TECH & INNOVATION 09.01.2019 14:59 PM

The compact device that is about as big as a microwave oven, functions even at low humidity, to produce a substantial amount of water a day.

Nanofibers Extracted from This Algae can Filter Water-Borne Bacteria and Viruses

08.24.2019 08:27 AM

Once a menace, the Pithophora algae is now a solution to water scarcity. Pithophora algae, also sometimes known as "horse hair" is a filamentous algae that is green in color and has a coarse texture.

Microplastics are No Match for These Tiny Magnetic Coils

08.04.2019 04:59 AM

Magnetic coils of carbon nanotubes release chemicals that would break down microplastics. The effects of plastic in our environment has greatly influenced our way of living.

Study Identified a Great Way to Know How Much Water Snowpacks Hold

07.16.2019 08:59 AM

With the use of a database of snow pillow measurements, the team was able to validate the model, a snow pillow measures snow-water equivalents through the pressure they exerted by the snow on top of it, and also as a pair of large independent data sets, one from western North America, the other from the northeastern United States

The Water-Out-of-Thin-Air Device That Won $1.5 Million Dollars

06.14.2019 09:05 AM

The device is called "WeDew," an abbreviation for wood-to-energy deployed water system. Two California designers have won a 1. 5 million dollar prize after building a shipping container that can harvest water from air.

The Origin of Earth’s Water

05.24.2019 09:45 AM

Scientists determine the source of water on earth Earth is known as the only planet on the solar system to sustain life. Aside from this, it is also identified to have large amount of water and its axis being stabilized by the moon.

New Study Shows 15,000 Cancer Cases Derives From Chemicals Found in California Tap Water

05.02.2019 16:25 PM

A new study finds that the tap water in California will increase the risk of cancer if consumed over the course of a lifetime

Water’s Weirdness Explained

05.02.2019 08:25 AM

What makes water so unique? Japan - In their 2018 study, researchers from the Department of Fundamental Engineering at the University of Tokyo tried to tease apart what makes water unique among liquids.

We Could Be Inhaling Plastic and Don't Know It

04.19.2019 10:49 AM

Microplastics have been found to pollute the air as much as it does the oceans. By now, we are all familiar with the 'evil' that plastics bring to our friends from the ocean.

The Sun’s Rain is Shining Light on Solar Mysteries

04.06.2019 07:54 AM

Scientists examine the Sun’s rain and its changing scientific theory. On Earth, rain is just one part of the larger water cycle; it begins when water collected on the planet's surface is heated by the Sun.

Greek Fishermen Are Netting More Garbage than Fish

03.31.2019 23:03 PM

The Greek are cleaning up their waterways. At 47, Dimitris Dalianis has never thought of himself as an eco-warrior. Like trawler captains the world over, fish has been his business.

Thirst: How the Body Regulates It

03.28.2019 10:32 AM

A study shows that the stomach may have cells determining our level of thirst. Ever notice how an ice-cold glass of water can be the most delicious and refreshing option at times, while other times it feels as if your body is just saying no? A new study conducted in mice suggests that a mysterious element in the stomach may play a role by predicting how much you need to drink to satisfy the body.

Obtaining Water From Thin Air

03.20.2019 09:28 AM

Everything from Nothing Did you know that palatable water can be collected from thin air? No, it's not magic, it's science! Everyday, people all over the world search for new ways to maximize renewable resources, and pulling water from seemingly nothing is one of the groundbreaking methods we have come up with.

Washing your hands for 20 seconds can protect you from the flu

03.10.2019 20:08 PM

Clean hands can help save lives, and it only takes 20 seconds to help prevent the spread of disease-causing bacteria.

Problems in Water Supply and Demand could Lead to War

03.07.2019 08:33 AM

Here are possible problems that can arise from water shortage, the major global issue experienced by over three billion people.

Solar Paint Offers Endless Clean Hydrogen Fuel Through Harnessing Water Vapor From The Air, Developed By Researchers

06.19.2017 05:46 AM

Researchers from two different universities were reported to develop a solar material that produces clean and green hydrogen fuel.

Reseachers Developed A New Way To Recover 100 Percent Clean Water From Waste Brine

05.30.2017 18:17 PM

A new way to recover almost 100 percent of the water from highly concentrated salt solutions has now been developed by researchers. The system will alleviate water shortages in arid regions and reduce concerns surrounding high salinity brine disposal, such as hydraulic fracturing waste

Robotic Fish With Biosensors Scours The Ocean For Water Pollution Data

05.17.2017 17:29 PM

Researchers have paved a way to study water pollution and its PH level changes through a robotic fish.

Pennsylvania Is Experiencing High Levels Of Radon In Some Water Wells

05.12.2017 14:40 PM

A number of Pennsylvania water wells contain radon that is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Some water wells in Pennsylvania become the sources of the high levels of radon.

Crust Formation Involves Water, Acting As Key Ingredient: Scientists Examined Rock Samples 10 Miles Below Earth's Surface

05.03.2017 02:06 AM

New crust formation has a key ingredient present, water. Water reaches the upper mantle layer of the earth and gets involved in the process of new crust formation.

Antarctica’s Larsen-C Ice Shelf Crack Continues Growing, Experts Predict It Will Be The Largest Ever Recorded

04.22.2017 20:59 PM

The crack in Antarctica’s Larsen-C ice shelf continually grows at an alarming rate. Scientists foresee that it will the biggest in the history to be recorded.