Method used in water simulations can cause errors, study confirms
Phys.org Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are revisiting a long-standing assumption in molecular dynamics simulations. Their latest findings suggest that a widely used approach may introduce more uncertainty than […]
Water storage in dams has caused minute shifts in Earth’s poles, study finds
Phys.org Over the past two centuries, humans have locked up enough water in dams to shift Earth’s poles slightly away from the planet’s axis of rotation, according to recent research. […]
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed dozens, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
The Conversation – Africa In the early hours of July 4, 2025, a flash flood swept through an area of Hill Country dotted with summer camps and small towns about […]
Scientists warn of urgent need to tackle changes impacting river deltas
National Observer Every morning, families of the Pikangikum First Nation wake up to a water crisis that has become routine. Most homes have no running water. Families start the day […]
Low water hampers Rhine river shipping in Germany despite rain
Reuters Low water levels after a drought and heatwave are stopping cargo vessels from sailing fully loaded on the Rhine river in Germany despite rain this week, commodity traders said […]
Revolutionizing PFAS wastewater treatment technology
Water Canada WSP has developed a uniquely effective solution for rapid, on-site elimination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) along with other persistent water contaminants: an electro-oxidation wastewater treatment system […]
A water-saving tool in drought-hit Chile: human hair
Reuters Small mats of human hair line the base of plants, helping lock in moisture for crops in orchards around Chile that have been struggling with drought for years. The […]
From Roman drains to ancient filters, these artefacts show how solutions to water contamination have evolved
The Conversation – Africa A new exhibition in London (open until February 2026) called Thirst: In search of freshwater highlights how civilisations have treasured – and been intrinsically linked to […]
A Century of Stewardship: San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District Surpasses 1.5 Million Acre Feet – or 489 Billion Gallons – Recharged
PR Newswire In an era when aquifers across the globe are being depleted at alarming rates, the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District has achieved a historic milestone in sustainable […]
Droughts worldwide pushing tens of millions towards starvation, says report
The Guardian Drought is pushing tens of millions of people to the edge of starvation around the world, in a foretaste of a global crisis that is rapidly deepening with […]