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A new study has mapped 35 years of river changes on a global scale. The work has revealed significant effects on both downstream (44% decrease in water flow) and upstream (17% flow increase) rivers, ...

When two materials come into contact, charged entities on their surfaces get a little nudge. This is how rubbing a balloon on the skin creates static electricity. Likewise, water flowing over some ...

A viewer recently reached out to us concerned about new recreational spots along the Arkansas River and the impact these may have on water flow and fish habitats. Let’s take a look at this from a ...

Optimizing any cooling plant for minimal energy consumption is a demanding science. In many cases, minimizing chiller plant energy consumption requires modifications to the plant design, including ...

Three-quarters of the world's drought-prone areas are at risk of extreme water shortages — known as "day zero droughts" — this century, and some could be hit before 2030. When you purchase through ...

Researchers analyzed a global database of 500,000 strange streaks that occur on steep Martian slopes, concluding that they're most likely caused by dry processes rather than liquid flow. A new study ...

The popular recreational waters of the San Marcos River are facing a significant challenge as drought conditions continue to plague Central Texas, leading to a dramatic drop in water flow that has ...