Water
Russian Scientists Sink Giant Deepwater Neutrino Telescope Into World's Largest Freshwater Lake
In the depths of Lake Baikal, the observatory is designed to detect nature's ghost particles
One-Third of Freshwater Fish Species Are at Risk of Extinction
Humans have severely damaged more than half of the world’s rivers
Yosemite's 'Firefall' Natural Wonder Illuminates El Capitan Through the End of February
Under the right conditions, viewers will have a short window of 10 minutes each evening to experience the glowing falls
Could Indoor Vertical Farms Feed Livestock?
The people at Grōv Technologies think farmers can produce wheatgrass for their herds with less land and water using the method
The Wintertime Wonder of Unusual Ice
Rime ice in the Midwest and hair ice in the United Kingdom have people wondering: Why does ice do that?
Ten Innovators to Watch in 2021
These visionaries are imagining an exciting future with chicken-less eggs, self-piloting ships and more
A Third of the United States' Rivers Have Changed Color Since 1984, Satellite Images Reveal
The transformation from blue to shades of yellow and green raises concerns that waterways have been increasingly imperiled since 1984
Twenty-Four Ways to Turn Outdoor Passions Into Citizen Science
Heading into the new year, consider collecting scientific data while skiing, hiking, surfing, biking and partaking in other adventures
Ancestral Puebloans Survived Droughts by Collecting Water From Icy Lava Tubes
In ancient New Mexico, cold air in cavernous spaces carved out by lava flows preserved blocks of ice
Researchers Reveal Why Seattle Salmon Bite the Dust After Rainstorms
A chemical found in car tire debris washes off roads into waterways, killing coho salmon returning to spawn
The Science Behind Thailand's Great Shrimp Parade
New research begins to unravel the secrets of a strange natural phenomenon in which thousands of freshwater crustaceans march on land
Newly Discovered Underground Rivers Could Be Potential Solution for Hawai'i's Drought
The reservoirs could provide twice as much fresh water to tap into
Researchers Uncover 2,000-Year-Old Maya Water Filtration System
The city of Tikal purified one of its reservoirs with technology comparable to modern systems
The Moon Has More Water and Ice Hidden All Over Its Surface Than Originally Predicted
Scientists discovered that water is stored in tiny patches all across the moon's surface, not just in the deep, freezing craters of its south pole
How New York City Is Reclaiming Its Piers
A renaissance in pier developments is reconnecting people to the city's waterfront
NOAA Predicts Droughts Gripping Nearly Half of Continental U.S. Will Intensify This Winter
The agency expects the South and Southwest will be warmer and drier than usual in the coming months, offering no relief to the already parched regions
The Explosive Hazard Hiding in an African Lake
Rwanda's Lake Kivu has dense depths packed with methane and carbon dioxide gas
Climate Change Could Make Yellowstone's Famous Geyser Less Faithful
Old Faithful stopped erupting for decades following severe drought 800 years ago and global warming could put it back on hiatus
Blue Whales Sing All Day When They Migrate and All Night When They Don't
Their mysterious songs could be an 'acoustic signature of migration'
How to Set Up an Off-the-Grid Getaway
Need a change of scenery? A quiet spot away from crowds? Here are some tips for rigging a remote escape with the bare necessities
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