
Turbulence Equations Discovered after Century-Long Quest
The formulas describe the complex behavior of a liquid when it meets a boundary
The formulas describe the complex behavior of a liquid when it meets a boundary
Dams mop up debris that would otherwise kill fish and other downstream wildlife, new observations suggest
Higher temperatures and a dearth of snow are extending the fire season
An ultraporous humidity sponge could provide 300 gallons of fresh water a day
Hotter, drier mountains leach more metal into streams from abandoned mines and natural deposits
Climate change is flushing more sediment into the rivers that pour out of Asia’s high mountains
Experts hope that with the incoming Biden administration, the federal government will finally regulate a class of chemicals known as PFASs
The state is using the money to upgrade drinking and wastewater systems, improve streamflows, and relocate vulnerable fish
The severe dry conditions have left critical reservoirs depleted and helped fuel intense wildfires
Proposed legislation includes funding to redo badly out-of-date flood risk maps
In a proof-of-concept study, microscopic self-propelled devices found and broke down microplastic particles
The irony reveals the need for a greater mix of renewable energy sources
Seawalls and levees may simply shift rising water elsewhere—often into disadvantaged communities
An ocean-powered buoy brings technology closer to the dream of obtaining energy from the sea
Dry conditions have drawn down reservoirs, fueled massive wildfires and stunted crops
Climate change could cost municipalities $2 billion in damages through 2025
We are more dependent on water than many other mammals and have developed a host of clever strategies for obtaining it
New York City is building protective reefs with farmed oysters restaurants do not want
The money comes as FEMA looks to revamp its insurance program to better reflect flood risks
The gas is making climate change worse. Can we harness it instead?
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