Wombats Hailed as Heroes for Digging Down Under, Revealing Water Well During Drought
In conditions of severe drought, New South Wales wombats have dug a huge pit to reach water, allowing other species a lifesaving drink.
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Architecture Built 1,000 Years Ago to Catch Rain is Being Revived to Save India's Parched Villages
Many ancient sites are restored for cultural and tourism purposes, but the ancient stepwells of India can also help fight drought.
Tap Water Produces a Protective Shield Against Microplastics, Scientists Discover
Tap water produces a protective shield against microplastics, scientists have discovered in recent research at Trinity College Dublin.
Ralph Lauren Gives Competitors New Way to Dye Cotton, Uses 90% Less Chemicals, 40% Less Energy and Half the Water
Ralph Lauren and Dow have developed a way to significantly reduce the amount of water, chemicals, and energy needed to dye cotton.
New Hydrogel Tablet That Can Purify a Liter of River Water in an Hour
Scientists at the University of Texas have created a hydrogel tablet that can rapidly purify contaminated water.
Mexico Led the Way For 7 US States to Cooperate in Sharing Water Amid the 22-Year Drought
The 7 Southwest states and Mexico have a 10-year established water sharing agreement for the 22-year drought dropping levels in Lake Mead.
Bolivia Designates World's Largest Protected Wetland
The Bolivian government recently created the largest protected wetland in the world - an area bigger than the Netherlands and Belgium combined, more than 17 million acres (6.9m hectares). The Llanos De Moxos wetland is prized for its rich natural diversity, as the home to 131 species of mammals, 568 types of birds, and 625 fish species. Several species - including the giant otter and the Bolivian river dolphin - have been identified as vulnerable, endangered or at critical risk of extinction.
Researchers Use Wastewater to Generate Electricity - While Cleaning It Up
University of Washington in St. Louis researcher Zhen (Jason) He has discovered a way of cleaning up wastewater and turning it into electricity.
Maine is First U.S. State to Ban PFAS "Forever Chemicals" in All Products-and Huge Companies Are Getting On Board
Toxic "forever chemicals" PFAS, PFOS, and PFOA, are being cut out of 23 huge brands, while Maine leads a state-level charge to clean water.
Sustainable Sand Gives Pollution a One-Two Punch by Soaking Up Toxic Metals and Purifying Water Supplies
Since the material can cleanse water of toxic metals and pollutants, it could help create whole new water supplies in drier cities.
A Rose Inspired This Design For the Smartest Way to Collect And Purify Water
A new device for collecting and purifying water was inspired by a rose and is a dramatic improvement on current methods.
Cheap Gel Packs Can Pull Many Liters of Water From Even Desert Air
University of Texas reearchers have developed a low-cost gel film made of abundant materials that can pull drinkable water from the air in even the driest climates.
Scientists Discover Breakthrough Method of Making Advanced Electronics With H20
The market for expensive fabrication methods in electronics manufacturing could soon dry up after a high-performance material was created via solution processing.
Ice May Be Hiding in Ancient Moon Volcanoes
If any humans had been alive 2 to 4 billion years ago, they may have looked up and seen a sliver of frost on the moon's surface. It may still be there.
An Otter Spotted in Detroit River May be First Sighting in 100 Years
Eric Ste Marie that it might have been a muskrat, but after consulting with experts, he realized he had seen the first otter in 100 years.
Turning Seawater Into Drinking Water - With the Push of a Button
MIT researchers build a portable desalination unit that generates clear, clean drinking water without the need for filters or high-pressure pumps.
California Erects Solar Panels Over Canal to Save Huge Supply of Water From Evaporation
With best results, the solar canals will save 65 billion gallons of water from evaporation, and save thousands of acres from development.
Solar-Powered Desalination Device is a Game-Changer: Requires Only Cheap Common Materials and Sunlight
Passive solar evaporation system could be used to clean wastewater, provide potable water, or sterilize medical tools in off-grid areas.
Scientists Discover How to Destroy Toxic PFAS - the 'Forever Chemicals'
A supercritical water oxidation may be the key to breaking forever chemicals indestructible hold on our groundwater sources.
New Concept Lets Elon Musk's Cybertruck Drive on Water
A new concept lets Elon Musk's cybertruck drive on water. Check out the designs, see the various pricings, and perhaps register your interest?
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