Heavy water, scientifically known as deuterium oxide (D₂O), is a water variant where the typical hydrogen atoms are replaced ...

Researchers may have just unlocked some of the causes of and solutions to the gypsum and silica scaling that can inhibit the ...

Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren't just scenic parts of our landscape -- they're also vital engines for life on Earth. These inland waters 'breathe' oxygen, just like we do. But a new study ...

A team of researchers led by a physics graduate student recently made the surprising discovery of what they call a 'shape-recovering liquid,' which defies some long-held expectations derived from the ...

Land water is vanishing faster. Earth's surface struggles to recover, risking food, water, and climate stability.

Scientists know that streams and rivers can contribute significant quantities of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. One way ...

On March 22, the Water Institute marked World Water Day—an annual event bringing together students, researchers, and community members to reflect on our relationship with water. This year’s event ...

The study reveals a widespread decline in surface DO concentrations, with 83% of the studied lakes exhibiting significant deoxygenation. Notably, the average rate of deoxygenation in lakes exceeds ...

The study reveals a widespread decline in surface DO concentrations, with 83% of the studied lakes exhibiting significant deoxygenation. Notably, the average rate of deoxygenation in lakes exceeds ...

Here’s how it works. As a fitness writer who knows just how important water is for overall health—and someone who spends a lot of time exercising and working up a thirst—I practically get ...

This word has appeared in 26 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence? By The Learning Network This word has appeared in five articles on NYTimes.com in the past year ...