Quantum Physics
Turbulence Equations Discovered after Century-Long Quest
The formulas describe the complex behavior of a liquid when it meets a boundary
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Ecology
Beaver Dams Help Wildfire-Ravaged Ecosystems Recover Long after Flames Subside
Dams mop up debris that would otherwise kill fish and other downstream wildlife, new observations suggest
Climate Change
December Fires Raise Concerns over Remarkable Colorado Drought
Higher temperatures and a dearth of snow are extending the fire season
Water
‘Portable Oasis’ Extracts Water from Dry Desert Air
An ultraporous humidity sponge could provide 300 gallons of fresh water a day
Climate Change
Climate Change Is Acidifying and Contaminating Drinking Water and Alpine Ecosystems
Hotter, drier mountains leach more metal into streams from abandoned mines and natural deposits
Water
Muddier Rivers Are Jeopardizing Dams and Water Quality for Millions
Climate change is flushing more sediment into the rivers that pour out of Asia’s high mountains
Pollution
Forever Chemicals Are Widespread in U.S. Drinking Water
Experts hope that with the incoming Biden administration, the federal government will finally regulate a class of chemicals known as PFASs
Climate Change
California Battles Historic Drought with $5.2 Billion
The state is using the money to upgrade drinking and wastewater systems, improve streamflows, and relocate vulnerable fish
Climate Change
‘Historical’ Western Drought Is Likely to Persist
The severe dry conditions have left critical reservoirs depleted and helped fuel intense wildfires
Water
Democrats Seek ‘Historic’ Changes to U.S. Flood Program
Proposed legislation includes funding to redo badly out-of-date flood risk maps
Pollution
Tiny Robots Could Clean Up Microplastic Pollution
In a proof-of-concept study, microscopic self-propelled devices found and broke down microplastic particles
Fossil Fuels
Hydropower Withers in Drought, Boosting Fossil-Fuel Generation
The irony reveals the need for a greater mix of renewable energy sources
Climate Change
Walling Off One Coastal Area Can Flood Another
Seawalls and levees may simply shift rising water elsewhere—often into disadvantaged communities
Renewable Energy
Wave Power Charges Ahead with Static Electricity Generators
An ocean-powered buoy brings technology closer to the dream of obtaining energy from the sea
Weather
Western Drought Has Lasted Longer Than the Dust Bowl
Dry conditions have drawn down reservoirs, fueled massive wildfires and stunted crops
Climate Change
Cities along the Great Lakes Face Rising Water and Costs
Climate change could cost municipalities $2 billion in damages through 2025
Evolution
Human Evolution Led to an Extreme Thirst for Water
We are more dependent on water than many other mammals and have developed a host of clever strategies for obtaining it
Conservation
Saved from Shuckers, Oysters Fight Rising Seas
New York City is building protective reefs with farmed oysters restaurants do not want
Policy
Biden Budget Includes Plan to Help Poor Buy Flood Insurance
The money comes as FEMA looks to revamp its insurance program to better reflect flood risks
Energy
Methane Power Could Come from Lakes and Reservoirs
The gas is making climate change worse. Can we harness it instead?
