Water
How NASA Can Help Solve the Middle East Water Crisis
Eyes in the sky to locate water resources may be many Middle Eastern nations' best hope for alleviating an acute water supply problem.
Richard Epstein: Trump's Right to Dump the Paris Accord
There's no gain in the U.S. participating in a treaty that combines bad science with bad economics.
ISIS Tested Chemical Weapons on Prisoners
Documents have revealed how ISIS tested chemical weapons on prisoners, leading to their agonizing deaths.
Alien Planet Proxima B "Has Conditions Right for Life"
Scientists showed the potential habitability of the planet under different atmospheric conditions and orbits using a state-of-the-art model.
New Mars Maps Reveal Water Formations
New maps and images provide more evidence that life may once have existed on Mars.
Chinese State Under Fire Over 'Acid Pools' Scandal
Drone footage captured pits full of water that had been turned dark red by pollution.
Graphene Sieve Makes Seawater Drinkable
Scientists have figured out how to use the 'wonder material' graphene to desalinate seawater.
ISIS, Rebels Use Water Supply as Defense in Syria
As the U.S. and Kurd-backed Syrian Democratic Forces battles with ISIS over the Tabqa Dam, the Syrian army repelled rebels in Damascus and Hama.
Sacred India Rivers Given Same Rights As Human Beings
India's sacred Ganges river and its main tributary, the Yamuna, have been declared "legal and living entities having the status of a legal person."
Liquid Tracking Device Could Save Artifacts from ISIS
Law enforcement can use the nanotechnology to track artifacts, though some are skeptical the trafficking is as widespread as reported.
Trump Wants a Review of Obama Era Waterway Regulation
Trump's executive order directs the Justice Department to ask a federal court to put legal challenges to the rule on hold as the administration conducts its review, a senior official said.
Starving South Sudanese Surviving on Water Lillies
Nearly half the population will not have a reliable food source by summer.
How Almost-Waterless Washers Are Saving the Environment
The new machines could represent the biggest leap forward in the industry since electric-powered washing machines.
East Ukraine Village in Emergency as Shelling Continues
Fighting flares in Avdiivka as electricity and water links fail for its trapped residents.
Lead Levels Below Federal Limits in Flint
Tests showed lead levels in the city's drinking water were 12 parts per billion (ppb) between July and December, below the federal limit of 15 ppb, Michigan officials said in a statement.
Water State of Matter Discovery Signals Big Changes
Even the most familiar substance still has secrets hiding within.
Tear Gas, Water Cannons Used on Pipeline Protesters
Authorities say the protesters were aggressive, starting fires and hurling rocks.
Cod May Have 'Their Own Regional Accents and Dialects'
Climate change and noise pollution could silence cod and haddock chatter.
How Water-Powered Rockets Could Start a Revolution
This shoebox-sized spacecraft could transform the way we store and use energy.
NASA Asteroid Mission Reveals Signs of Water
Results from NASA's mission to the huge 1 Ceres asteroid have been worth the wait.
Water Rescues in Kansas City After Widespread Flooding
Downpour of up to 8 inches of rain caused the Missouri River to flood streets.
Will the iPhone 7 Be Waterproof?
New patent from Apple prompts speculation of a waterproof iPhone.
Rio 2016: Pool Boy Blunder Blamed for Green Pool
Olympics officials reveal hydrogen peroxide caused the diving pool to turn green.
Rio 2016: Food and Drink Is Running Out
Organizers of the Rio Olympics are struggling to supply enough food and water to visitors.
Millions in Aleppo Have No Access to Running Water: U.N
The Syrian city has now been without running water for four days, according to the U.N.
The (Polluted) Air Up There
Toxic water isn't the only threat at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The air is pretty bad too, according to a new report.
Note to the West: Abbas Will Never Sign a Peace Deal
Abbas lacks charisma and wears a suit and tie, unlike Yasser Arafat, but those qualities should not be mistaken for any intention to sign a peace deal.
Flint Water Crisis: Michigan Sues Two Companies
Damages that could total hundreds of millions of dollars are sought from the French and Texas companies.
Refugees at Record Numbers: The Crisis, in Photos
The number of refugees stands at a record high of 65 million.
Flint Water Line Repair Costs Skyrocket
Cost nearly doubles from estimates given at the start of the Michigan city's water crisis.