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Earth's oceans seen from space

How did water end up on Earth? New evidence upends long-held theory. How did water end up on Earth? New evidence upends long-held theory.

‘Unidentified product’ in tap water identified after 40 years ‘Unidentified product’ in tap water identified after 40 years

woman riding a sea-doo watercraft on a brown river

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Disruptive water main breaks happen more often than you think Disruptive water main breaks happen more often than you think

By Charlotte Hu

Metal mesh with water droplets

Titanium dioxide-coated mesh can purify contaminated fog Titanium dioxide-coated mesh can purify contaminated fog

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

2 easy homemade electrolyte drinks that actually work 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

How to safely cross a running body of water on foot 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.

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

Astronaut on ISS holding up water system filter replacement

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

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

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

a drone flies over the water

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

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

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

Person holding laptop and a white reusable water bottle.

You’re probably not washing your water bottle often enough 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

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

Yosemite National Park waterfall after California winter snow and rain

What California’s weird winter means for its water problems What California’s weird winter means for its water problems