Water News
October 10, 2024
Top Headlines
Oct. 9, 2024 — Toxic trace elements such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium naturally occur in small quantities in coastal seas. However, human activities, such as industry and agriculture, contribute significantly larger amounts. A new study has examined how ...
Oct. 8, 2024 — Natural climate patterns such as El Nino are causing tropical glaciers to lose their ice at an alarming rate, a new study has ...
Oct. 8, 2024 — A circular bioeconomy that reduces and recycles waste, transitions away from fossil fuels to renewable bio-based alternatives, and regenerates natural systems is critical for feeding and fueling the world's growing population in environmentally ...
Oct. 8, 2024 — Engineers built a solar-powered desalination system that produces large quantities of clean water despite variations in sunlight throughout the day. Because it requires no extra batteries, it offers a much more affordable way to produce drinking ...
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Oct. 7, 2024 — Researchers have developed a novel method using facet-selective, ultrafine cocatalysts to efficiently split water to create hydrogen -- a clean source of ...
Oct. 3, 2024 — Scientists were recently surprised to find that the natural community of zooplankton -- tiny, aquatic animals known to graze on bacteria -- present in freshwater and saltwater do not clean water that ...
Oct. 2, 2024 — Small iron-rich formations found within Western Australia's Pinnacles, which are part of the world's largest wind-blown limestone belt spanning more than 1000km, have provided new insights into ...
Sep. 25, 2024 — Researchers have discovered inorganic nanostructures surrounding deep-ocean hydrothermal vents that are strikingly similar to molecules that make life as we know it possible. These nanostructures are ...
Oct. 3, 2024 — Comamonadacae is a family of bacteria often found growing on plastics in water. A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the ...
Oct. 2, 2024 — Researchers have known for several decades that thunderstorms can act as miniature particle accelerators that produce antimatter, gamma rays and other nuclear phenomena. But they did not know how ...
Oct. 1, 2024 — Researchers have synthesized a new compound, which forms a so-called covalent organic framework. The compound, which is based on condensed phosphonic ...
Oct. 2, 2024 — Plants widen microscopic pores on their leaves in response to heat. But scientists lacked an understanding of the mechanisms behind this 'sweating' ...
Oct. 2, 2024 — Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz which has been used as a gemstone for many centuries and is a key economic resource in northern Uruguay. ...
Oct. 1, 2024 — A new study has measured the toxicity of several types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), better known as 'forever chemicals,' when mixed together in the environment and in the human ...
Earlier Headlines
Oct. 3, 2024 — New research shows how growing Queensland regions can learn from biodiversity and carbon offsetting efforts to better meet water quality ...
Sep. 30, 2024 — Environmental scientists are learning more about microplastics and how they ...
Sep. 30, 2024 — The Hunga Tonga underwater volcano was one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history, and now, two years later, new research has revealed its main ...
Sep. 30, 2024 — Palladium, a rare metallic element, can rapidly generate water from hydrogen and oxygen. Researchers witnessed this process at the nanoscale for the first time with an electron microscope. By viewing ...
Sep. 30, 2024 — Mount Everest is about 15 to 50 meters taller than it would otherwise be because of uplift caused by a nearby eroding river gorge, and continues to grow because of ...
Sep. 27, 2024 — Scientists combined innovative drone technology and boat-based surveys to map out the complex tidal flows encountered by the world's most powerful tidal turbine -- Orbital Marine Power's ...
Sep. 27, 2024 — As power grids rely more on renewable energy sources like wind and solar, balancing energy supply and demand becomes more challenging. A new analysis shows how water systems, such as desalination ...
Sep. 27, 2024 — Researchers showed that the 1995 Kobe (Hyogo-ken Nanbu) earthquake, which struck southern Hyogo Prefecture, may have been triggered by deep underground flooding beneath Arima Hot Springs. By ...
Sep. 26, 2024 — Researchers have studied how nanoplastic affects aquatic organisms in lakes and rivers. The results are surprising and the researchers are the first to show that some species are being wiped out, ...
Sep. 25, 2024 — A research team has developed a method to recycle valuable metals from electronic waste more efficiently while significantly reducing the environmental impact typically associated with metal ...
Sep. 25, 2024 — A new study could change the way scientists view microbial processes in the deep ocean. The unexpected findings expand our understanding of the impacts of climate change, including how and where the ...
Sep. 25, 2024 — Climate change from greenhouse gas emissions could make extreme El Nino events more frequent, according to new ...
Sep. 25, 2024 — Exposure to certain pollutants, like fine particles (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), during pregnancy and childhood is associated with differences in the microstructure of the brain s white matter, ...
Sep. 25, 2024 — Pesticides, heavy metals, micro- and nanoplastics in the soil, and environmentally harmful chemicals can have a detrimental effect on the cardiovascular system, according to a review paper. The ...
Sep. 25, 2024 — An 'invisible forest' of phytoplankton is thriving in part of our warming ocean, new research ...
Sep. 25, 2024 — The Eiffinger's tree frog found in Japan has a unique biological adaptation: its tadpoles do not defecate during their early developmental stages to reduce the risk of contaminating their small ...
Sep. 25, 2024 — Using shells from the recent fossil record, researchers have determine that interactions between predator and prey in the northern Adriatic Sea have significantly declined due to human ...
Sep. 24, 2024 — A new analysis of satellite data finds that the record surge in atmospheric methane emissions from 2020 to 2022 was driven by increased inundation and water storage in wetlands, combined with a ...
Sep. 24, 2024 — Climate scientists and permafrost experts show that, according to new climate computer model simulations, global warming will accelerate permafrost thawing and as a result lead to an abrupt ...
Sep. 24, 2024 — Northeast Greenland is home to the 79 N Glacier -- the country's largest floating glacier tongue, but also one seriously threatened by global warming: warm water from the Atlantic is melting it ...
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Monday, September 30, 2024
- Tracking Microplastics: Researcher Helps Discover How Microplastics Move for Better Storm Water Management
- Tongan Volcanic Eruption Triggered by Explosion as Big as 'five Underground Nuclear Bombs'
- Watch Water Form out of Thin Air
- A River Is Pushing Up Mount Everest's Peak
Friday, September 27, 2024
- Study Highlights Complex Ocean Conditions Facing World's Most Powerful Tidal Turbine
- Untapped Potential: Study Shows How Water Systems Can Help Accelerate Renewable Energy Adoption
- Deep Underground Flooding Beneath Arima Hot Springs: A Potential Trigger for the 1995 Kobe (Hyogo-Ken Nanbu) Earthquake
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
- Researchers Innovate Sustainable Metal-Recycling Method
- Deep-Sea Discovery Shines Light on Life in the Twilight Zone
- One in Two El Niño Events Could Be Extreme by Mid-Century
- Air Pollution Exposure During Early Life Can Have Lasting Effects on the Brain's White Matter
- Soil and Water Pollution: An Invisible Threat to Cardiovascular Health
- 'Invisible Forest' Of Algae Thrives as Ocean Warms
- These Tadpoles Have Discovered a Unique Way of Not Contaminating Their Water Supply: Not Pooping
- Fossils from the Adriatic Sea Show a Recent and Worrying Reversal of Fortunes
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
- Atmospheric Methane Increase During Pandemic Due Primarily to Wetland Flooding
- Abrupt Intensification of Northern Wildfires Due to Future Permafrost Thawing
- Atmospheric Blocking Slows Ocean-Driven Melting of Greenland's Largest Glacier Tongue
Monday, September 23, 2024
Friday, September 20, 2024
- New Tool to Help Decision-Makers Navigate Possible Futures of the Colorado River
- Demand-Side Actions Could Help Construction Sector Deliver on Net-Zero Targets
Thursday, September 19, 2024
- Breakthrough Study Predicts Catastrophic River Shifts That Threaten Millions Worldwide
- Arctic Warming May Fuel Ice Formation in Clouds
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- Explaining Dramatic Planet-Wide Changes After World's Last 'Snowball Earth' Event
- Sea Surface Temperature Record in the Southwestern Pacific: Coral Colony from Fiji Reveals Warmest Temperatures in Over 600 Years
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Soil Footprint: A Simple Indicator of a Crop's Impact on Soil Erosion
- Pollen Affects Cloud Formation and Precipitation Patterns
- In Step Toward Solar Fuels, Durable Artificial Photosynthesis Setup Chains Two Carbons Together
Monday, September 16, 2024
- Critical Crops' Alternative Way to Succeed in Heat and Drought
- Arsenic Exposure Linked to Faster Onset of Diabetes in South Texas Population
Friday, September 13, 2024
Thursday, September 12, 2024
- Climate-Change-Triggered 2023 Mega-Landslide Caused Earth to Vibrate for Nine Days
- The Legacy of Corn Nitrogen Fertilizer: Study Shows Lengthy Impact in Tile Drained Systems
- Zebrafish 'taste' Oxygen: A Breakthrough in Respiratory Biology
- Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture Suggests Even Greater Challenges to the Environment, Global Food Supply and Public Health
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
- Biogeochemists Make Recommendations for Tackling 'hidden' Phosphorus
- Turning Seawater Into Fresh Water Through Solar Power
- Advancing Power Grounding Systems: A Novel Predictive Model for Soil Resistivity
- Carbohydrate Polymers Could Be a Sweet Solution for Water Purification
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
- Summer Storms Are Stronger and More Frequent Over Urban Areas
- Due to Humans, Salish Sea Waters Are Too Noisy for Resident Orcas to Hunt Successfully
- What's Really 'fueling' Harmful Algae in Florida's Lake Okeechobee?
Monday, September 9, 2024
- Deserts' Biggest Threat? Flooding
- Green Hydrogen: MXenes Shows Talent as Catalyst for Oxygen Evolution
- New Research Sinks an Old Theory for the Doldrums, a Low-Wind Equatorial Region That Stranded Sailors for Centuries
- Global Study Shows That Most Cities Receive More Rainfall Than Surrounding Rural Areas
- Breakthrough Insights Into Carbon Dioxide Absorption Using Cement-Based Materials
- Extreme Weather to Strengthen Rapidly Over Next Two Decades
Friday, September 6, 2024
- Engineering Researchers Discover an Effective and Environment-Friendly Disinfectant
- Study Suggests US Droughts, Rainy Extremes Becoming More Severe
- New Filtration Material Could Remove Long-Lasting Chemicals from Water
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- How Earth's Most Intense Heat Wave Ever Impacted Life in Antarctica
- Scientists Uncover Hidden Source of Snow Melt: Dark Brown Carbon
- Traditional Infrastructure Design Often Makes Extreme Flooding Events Worse
- Spurring More Biofilm Growth for Efficient Wastewater Treatment
- Photosynthesis in Near Darkness
- 'Forever Chemicals' Influence the Development and Function of the Brain
- Levels of One 'forever Chemical' Are Increasing in Groundwater
- Uncollected Waste and Open Burning Leading Causes of the Plastic Pollution Crisis
Monday, September 2, 2024
Thursday, August 29, 2024
- Agricultural Impact of Flooding
- Study Reveals Crucial Role of Mixing Atlantic and Arctic Waters in Global Ocean Circulation
- New Model to Enhance Extreme Rainfall Prediction
- Climate Change Increases Foodborne Illness Risk from Raw Produce
- Labor Day Crowds Temporarily Impact Local Streams
- Measuring Microplastic Pollution in the Marine Food Chain
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
- Engineers Develop All-in-One Solution to Catch and Destroy 'forever Chemicals'
- Engineers Develop AI System for Real-Time Sensing of Flooded Roads
- Listen Up: New Insights Into Little Penguins' Sensitivity to Noise
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
- Cold Math, Hot Topic: Sea Ice Thermal Conductivity
- Work Toward a Cleaner Way to Purify Critical Metals
- How Much Microplastic Are You Drinking? New Tool Can Tell You in Minutes
Monday, August 26, 2024
- Public Trust in Drinking Water Safety Is Low Globally
- What Microscopic Fossilized Shells Tell Us About Ancient Climate Change
Thursday, August 22, 2024
- New Gels Could Protect Buildings During Wildfires
- Creature the Size of a Dust Grain Found Hiding in California's Mono Lake
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
- Life from a Drop of Rain: New Research Suggests Rainwater Helped Form the First Protocell Walls
- A Deep Dive for Environmental Data on Coastal Oceans
- Research Shows Reducing Future Global Flooding Hinges on Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Eco-Friendly Cooling Device With Record-Breaking Efficiency
- AI Approach to Drought Zoning
- Hydropower Generation Projected to Rise, but Climate Change Brings Uncertain Future
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Monday, August 19, 2024
- Researchers Develop Index to Quantify Circular Bioeconomy
- Forest Loss Intensifies Climate Change by Increasing Temperatures and Cloud Level, Which Leads to Decrease of Water
Friday, August 16, 2024
- Nitrogen Interventions as a Key to Better Health and Robust Ecosystems
- Why Isn't Colorado's Snowpack Ending Up in the Colorado River? New Research Suggests the Problem Might Be the Lack of Spring Rainfall
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
- Fracking Frenzy in India: A Water Crisis in the Making?
- Hydrometeorology and Location Affect Hospitalizations for Waterborne Infectious Diseases in the US
- Tropical Atlantic Mixing Rewrites Climate Pattern Rules
- Newly Discovered Ability of Comammox Bacteria Could Help Reduce Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Agriculture
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
- Scientists Achieve More Than 98% Efficiency Removing Nanoplastics from Water
- Reduce, Reuse, 're-Fly-Cle'