#Water

Joseph Shavit

Oct 11

Researchers solve the mystery of why Mars has no liquid water on its surface

Water is essential for life on Earth and other planets, and scientists have found ample evidence of water in Mars’ early history.

Sweetened beverage taxes produce net economic benefits for lower-income communities

Joshua Shavit

Aug 19

Sweetened beverage taxes produce net economic benefits for lower-income communities

Sugar-sweetened beverages are a known contributor to several health issues, including poor diet quality, weight gain and diabetes.

China’s lunar lander finds evidence of native water on moon

Joseph Shavit

Jun 15

China’s lunar lander finds evidence of native water on moon

Samples from the Moon's Oceanus Procellarum may be able to calm at least one scientific squall: the source of lunar water.

$Researchers develop method that can recycle water used in fracking and drilling$

Joseph Shavit

Jun 8

Researchers develop method that can recycle water used in fracking and drilling

The current volume of wastewater - the result of water forced underground to fracture rock - is estimated at 250 million barrels per day.

Astronauts may one day drink water from ancient moon volcanoes

Joseph Shavit

May 19

Astronauts may one day drink water from ancient moon volcanoes

New research suggests that volcanoes may have left another lasting impact on the lunar surface: sheets of ice that dot the moon’s poles.

Earth’s atmosphere may be source of some lunar water

Joseph Shavit

Apr 30

Earth’s atmosphere may be source of some lunar water

Hydrogen and oxygen escaping from Earth’s upper atmosphere and combining on the moon could be one of the sources of the known lunar water.

Scientists solve the mystery of why Mars has no liquid water on its surface

Joseph Shavit

Apr 20

Scientists solve the mystery of why Mars has no liquid water on its surface

Water is essential for life on Earth and other planets, and scientists have found ample evidence of water in Mars’ early history.

New material can harvest water all day long -- just like a cactus

Joseph Shavit

Mar 30

New material can harvest water all day long -- just like a cactus

Tiny structures inspired by the shape of cactus spines allow a newly created material to gather drinkable water from the air day and night.

The Sun is likely source of the Earth's water, study finds

Joseph Shavit

Mar 26

The Sun is likely source of the Earth's water, study finds

Researchers have helped unravel the enduring mystery of the origins of the Earth’s water, finding the Sun to be a surprising likely source.

New form of ice discovered! Likely found in water-rich planets outside our solar system

Joseph Shavit

Mar 20

New form of ice discovered! Likely found in water-rich planets outside our solar system

Researchers have discovered a new form of ice, redefining the properties of water and our understanding of distant, water-rich planets.

Tea, coffee, or water? Here’s what your go-to daily drink says about you

Joseph Shavit

Mar 19

Tea, coffee, or water? Here’s what your go-to daily drink says about you

If a midday slump has you reaching for a pick-me-up, you might want to think twice before picking up coffee.

The mystery of why Mars has no liquid water on its surface solved by researchers

Joseph Shavit

Mar 14

The mystery of why Mars has no liquid water on its surface solved by researchers

Water is essential for life on Earth and other planets, and scientists have found ample evidence of water in Mars’ early history.

'Game-changer' process turns waste PPE into water and vinegar

Joseph Shavit

Feb 20

'Game-changer' process turns waste PPE into water and vinegar

A process to convert PPE waste into harmless byproducts is a potential gamechanger to solve waste filling landfills and polluting waterways.

Scientists solved the mystery of why Mars has no liquid water on its surface

Joseph Shavit

Feb 13

Scientists solved the mystery of why Mars has no liquid water on its surface

New research from Washington University in St. Louis suggests a fundamental reason why Mars has no water on its surface.

Liquid water under Mars’ ice-covered south pole is probably just a dusty mirage

Joseph Shavit

Jan 25

Liquid water under Mars’ ice-covered south pole is probably just a dusty mirage

Liquid water previously detected under Mars’ ice-covered south pole is probably just a dusty mirage, according to a new study.

Saturn's moon Mimas may have water under its icy surface

Joseph Shavit

Jan 24

Saturn's moon Mimas may have water under its icy surface

According to a study by a team of scientists, Saturn's mini-moon Mimas may have a "liquid water ocean beneath a 24-31 km thick ice shell".

Using ice to boil water: Researcher makes heat transfer discovery

Joseph Shavit

Jan 22

Using ice to boil water: Researcher makes heat transfer discovery

New discovery about the properties of water that could provide an exciting addendum to a phenomenon established over two centuries ago.

Scientists have identified why Mars has no liquid water on its surface

Joseph Shavit

Jan 15

Scientists have identified why Mars has no liquid water on its surface

Water is essential for life on Earth and other planets, and scientists have found ample evidence of water in Mars’ early history.

Researchers have identified the reason why Mars has no liquid water on its surface

Joseph Shavit

Dec 9, 2021

Researchers have identified the reason why Mars has no liquid water on its surface

Water is essential for life on Earth and other planets, and scientists have found ample evidence of water in Mars’ early history.

Study suggests Sun is likely source of the Earth's water

Joseph Shavit

Dec 1, 2021

Study suggests Sun is likely source of the Earth's water

Researchers have helped unravel the enduring mystery of the origins of the Earth's water, finding the Sun to be a surprising likely source.