Scientists have long debated whether most of Earth's vital liquid was delivered via icy comets or was homemade ...

Ohio State University researchers analyzed samples from Lake Erie treatment plants and six bottled water brands, finding most ...

A major new international review co-authored by Professor Gemma Harvey, Professor of Physical Geography in the Department of ...

Scientists have long known that Earth's core is mostly made of iron, but the density is not high enough for it to be pure ...

Tasmania’s most popular recreational catch, sand flathead, is off the menu for fishers in the southeast after the state ...

Tasmania’s most popular recreational catch, sand flathead, is off the menu for fishers in the southeast after the state government closed the fishery indefinitely due to falling numbers.

Plastic pollution is a problem, and scientists have been searching for biodegradable options for years. But this novel material might just be the solution.

A new era has begun of “global water bankruptcy,” with humans depleting freshwater systems to the point they can’t recover, according to a new United Nations report. Three-quarters of the world’s ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - From small towns to movie studios, water towers are an iconic staple in many communities. Once the water has been serviced by the treatment plant, electric pumps along the way ...

Microplastics in rivers, lakes, and oceans aren’t just drifting debris—they’re constantly leaking invisible clouds of chemicals into the water. New research shows that sunlight drives this process, ...

Kyoto researchers found that, given two weeks at room temperature, a familiar snack can nudge water into natural fermentation — no cultured yeast involved. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist ...

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