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woman riding a sea-doo watercraft on a brown river
Technology

Sea-Doo’s newest 325-HP watercraft can outrun an alligator (and then some)

By Kristin Shaw

A new urine filtration system could help future astronauts explore further without needing to lug around hefty water reserves.
Science

Future astronauts could safely drink their own urine with this Dune-like device

By Mack DeGeurin

Minesto Dragon 4 undersea kite turbine traveling atop water
Environment

Huge underwater ‘kite’ turbine powered 1,000 homes in the Faroe Islands

By Andrew Paul

A Secchi Disk and a measuring tape on a gray wooden floating pier next to a moored boat.
DIY

You can help measure the ocean’s health with this homemade gadget

By Alisha McDarris

Someone filling a glass of water probably wondering if there are PFAS in it.
DIY

2 ways of knowing if there are PFAS in your drinking water

By Shi En Kim

water main break caused water to run on to the times square subway lines
Technology

Disruptive water main breaks happen more often than you think

By Charlotte Hu

Metal mesh with water droplets
Technology

Titanium dioxide-coated mesh can purify contaminated fog

By Andrew Paul

A homemade electrolyte drink that's a pale green lime color, on a cutting board next to some lime slices and sugar.
DIY

2 easy homemade electrolyte drinks that actually work

By Alisha McDarris

A person demonstrating how to safely cross a river or creek in the outdoors
DIY

How to safely cross a running body of water on foot

By Alisha McDarris

Person holds "SOS!! Pacific Ocean!" sign at Fukushima water release protest.
Technology

Japan’s plan to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant is actually pretty safe

By Andrew Paul

Astronaut on ISS holding up water system filter replacement
Technology

Onboard the ISS, nothing goes to waste—including sweat and pee

By Andrew Paul

Line of rocks letting water leak through to represent a different approach to water management during drought
Environment

‘Slow water’ could transform the Southwest, one little rock wall at a time

By Erica Gies

a drone flies over the water
Technology

Watch a ‘flying fish’ drone hover in the air and then swim underwater

By Harry Guinness

Person underwater looking up at outer space to represent Blue Abyss training tank. Illustrated.
Technology

Inside Blue Abyss’ plan to build super-deep pools for astronauts and military bots

By Sarah Scoles

Look inside London’s new Super Sewer, an engineering marvel for rubbish and poo
Technology

Look inside London’s new Super Sewer, an engineering marvel for rubbish and poo

By Rob Verger

Person holding laptop and a white reusable water bottle.
DIY

You’re probably not washing your water bottle often enough

By Amanda Svachula

Colorado River low water levels after drought and evaporation in Lake Powell, Utah, seen from above
Environment

Every drop of the Colorado River counts. So what about evaporation?

By Zayna Syed

Yosemite National Park waterfall after California winter snow and rain
Environment

What California’s weird winter means for its water problems

By Zayna Syed

The Terranaut is a new mine-hunting bot designed for beaches
Technology

The Terranaut is a new mine-hunting bot designed for beaches

By Kelsey D. Atherton

The Navy’s version of a Roomba inspects billion-dollar ships for damage
Technology

The Navy’s version of a Roomba inspects billion-dollar ships for damage

By Kelsey D. Atherton