Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen, and sometimes these atoms are slightly heavier than usual. These heavier forms are called isotopes. As water evaporates or moves through the atmosphere, the ...

Floods, droughts and heat waves continue to dominate headlines around the world and in Australia. In the past few days, hundreds of bushfires have ignited in South-Eastern Australia during an extreme ...

Floods, droughts and heat waves continue to dominate headlines around the world and in Australia. In the past few days, hundreds of bushfires have ignited in southeast Australia during an extreme heat ...

The comeback story of Philip Rivers might not be done just yet. His playing career is over once again, as the potential future Hall of Famer steps aside on Sunday with rookie quarterback Riley Leonard ...

Reforesting areas of the world comes with major benefits, but adding billions of trees can come with unintended consequences. A new study details how China’s massive regreening effort has altered the ...

China’s extensive tree planting initiatives have significantly altered the country’s water cycle, creating both opportunities and challenges in managing water resources. According to the research, ...

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The global water cycle has become “increasingly erratic and extreme” with wild swings between droughts and floods, spelling big trouble for economies and societies, according to a report published ...

The film discusses the essential role of water in sustaining life and explains the water cycle, which involves the continuous movement of water from oceans to the atmosphere and back to the earth. It ...

Water fluoridation is effective in preventing tooth decay overall, but there are greater benefits for children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, University of Queensland research has found.

Astronomers have filled a large gap in knowledge about Mars' water cycle. Their research on water percolating from surface to aquifer could change the picture of what early Mars was like, suggesting ...