Water
Every Day Is World Water Day in Cape Town
South Africa's second-largest city is facing its worst drought in close to a century and authorities have pushed a strict water rationing system.
Nearby Planetary System Could Host Water Worlds
But there's so much, it might get in the way of detecting life.
Water Safety Lesson in Australia Means a Massive Croc
One remarkable young kid saw the 13-foot croc and said he'd seen crocodiles "plenty of times" and added it was "all a bit old hat."
The Trump Administration Declares War on Clean Water
Lobbyists with the energy sector have pushed the EPA to scrap the Obama-era water rules for months.
Toddler's Rare Condition Causes Allergy to Water
Fewer than 100 people in the world have the condition.
What Superionic Water Ice Reveals About Magnetic Fields
Neptune and Uranus could have thin exterior shells of liquid water and thick interior mantles of superionic ice water.
Michigan Town Battles Nestle Over Bottled Water Harm
Citizens in a small Michigan town are battling Nestle Water over claims that the company's water extraction techniques are ruining the river.
U.S. Brewery in Mexicali May Drink the City Dry
The project is expected to cost more than $1 billion.
'Day Zero' Water Shutdown Looms Over Cape Town
Many Cape Town residents are stockpiling water supplies while the city creates strict water limits.
Budweiser's 2018 Super Bowl Ad Will Focus On... Water
It's not really a commercial for beer, but it will tug at your heart-strings.
Cape Town May Become the First City to Lose Its Water
The countdown to Day Zero ends in a matter of months.
Physicists Create Coldest Liquid Water Ever
Supercooled water droplets can exist naturally, but physicists still don't know just how cold liquid water can get.
EPA Water Fountain Leaking Sewage Seen as Metaphor
One official also notes odd smells emerging from the agency water fountains.
Ecolab: U.S. Leader in Sustainability Solutions
This company helps corporations meet their bottom line while still helping to sustain the environment's resources.
'Magic' Medieval Water Divining Techniques Still Used
An Oxford University scientist discovered companies are still using discredited techniques to find water.
Odd Water Bottle Hold Confirms Trump's Small Hand Size
As of press time, Fiji Water had not responded to a request for comment as to whether its 500-milliliter Fiji water bottle was designed to be grasped with one adult hand or two.
Boiling Water May Make Mars's Sand Float
Sure, Earth's surface is active, but at least boiling water doesn't fling clumps of dirt in your face.
Puerto Rico Drinking Water Dirtied From Hazardous Waste
In hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, American citizens are growing ill and bacteria outbreaks are spiking as people use dirty water contaminated by urine and hazardous waste for drinking and bathing.
Puerto Ricans are Americans Fighting For Their Lives
Puerto Rican families are draining savings accounts, running out of resources and healthcare professionals warn that deaths on the island will only increase.
The Mystery Of Lakes On Mars Could Be Solved
Scientists have long wondered how liquid water could exist on the planet.
New Source Could Power 70 percent Of U.S., Creators Say
Energy harvested from the evaporation of water might be able to provide up to 70 percent of U.S. demand for electricity.
Who Built Ancient Egypt's Great Pyramid?
The diary of an overseer has revealed the secrets of how the Pyramid of Khufu was built.
60 Million in Pakistan Could Be Drinking Poisoned Water
Exposure to arsenic-contaminated water can lead to health problems including cancer, skin diseases and heart problems.
The First Step to Safe Drinking Water Starts With You
A 2017 Gallup poll found that 63 percent of Americans worry a great deal about drinking water pollution.
How to Know If Your Drinking Water Is Safe
Lead and carcinogens have been found in drinking water in several cities. A new tool can help you find out if one of those cities is yours.
2.1 Billion People Lack Access to Safe Drinking Water
Millions of people are forced to walk more than 30 minutes to collect drinking water.
Martian Soil Deadly to Bacteria, Study Reveals
The search for life continues, with exploration narrowed to deep below the Martian surface.
Black Teens Selling Water in D.C. Arrested for 'Safety'
Officers arrested the teens because they were in violation of the National Mall's vending regulations, which prevents people from selling items without a permit.
Robert Reich: Why the World Is Laughing at Trump
We need good roads, bridges and railways, not another tax dodge for the rich.