Hydrogel uses sunlight to make water from hot air
A new hydrogel uses hot air to create clean drinking water using nothing but energy from sunlight.
Fungi show promise against microplastics in water
A new study identifies a potential way to remove microplastics from water: fungal pelletization.
Water could be key in cutting CO2 emissions
A new strategy could lead to more efficient methods for converting carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals and fuels.
Water could be key in cutting CO2 emissions
A new strategy could lead to more efficient methods for converting carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals and fuels.
Mesh traps and purifies water from fog
A specially coated metal mesh can harvest water from fog and remove pollutants at the same time, report researchers.
How to boost water access in developing countries
771 million people lacked access to clean drinking water in 2020. Community collaboration can help pick optimal spots for new water projects.
You don’t really need 8 glasses of water day
How can you avoid dehydration in the hot summer? A dietitian breaks down the myths and facts about staying hydrated.
Sea urchins lose grip when water’s less salty
The little tube feet of sea urchins lose their grip when the water loses salinity, something that climate change is causing more often.
Human activity increases the saltiness of rivers in the US
A new model can detect where—and to what extent—human activity contributes to changes to salinity and alkalinity in US rivers.
Antarctica’s ‘Blood Falls’ mystery has been solved
Why would a glacier waterfall in Antarctica run red? New findings explain what’s going on with “Blood Falls.”