Dehydration means the body loses more fluid than it takes in. It can happen after diarrhea, heavy sweating, drinking alcohol, fever, or prolonged sun exposure. Drinking water is the simplest…

A team from Guangzhou Medical University tested whether ordinary boiling followed by straining can remove nano- and microplastics (NMPs) from water. The researchers sampled both soft and hard water (the…

How do you shower: facing the water or the other way around? And have you really been doing it wrong this whole time? In fact, most people do it without…

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced a discovery that reshapes how scholars view Pelusium’s religious landscape, revealing a wider diversity of local beliefs beyond the familiar ancient Egyptian gods.…

Researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, examined the limescale in the ancient baths of Pompeii and discovered that the water was changed only once a day. And this…

Experts point out that there is no universal norm for water intake: it is an individual measure that should take into account metabolism, age, dietary habits, and other specific characteristics…

Switching from plain tap water to trendy sparkling water may seem like a harmless habit. However, doctors are raising alarms: regular consumption of fizzy water can seriously damage your teeth.…

Some cat breeds don’t mind swimming. The Turkish Van and Maine Coon actually adore water. But many cat owners find the stereotype that their pets hate water holds true. But…

New research from planetary scientists at the Open University in the U.K., led by Adam Loskutov, shows Mars was much wetter and rainier than previously thought. His team studied ancient…

A remarkable black, bubble-covered film could tackle one of the world’s most urgent problems: access to clean drinking water. As global warming continues, the atmosphere is holding more water. That…

During the 10th phase of excavations at the archaeological site of Kiladi in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, researchers uncovered a terracotta pipeline. This discovery indicates the existence of…

Experts often say there’s no magic number of glasses to drink each day. One thing is clear: water is essential for your health. A team of researchers from the University…

Do you prefer sparkling or still water? At a café or restaurant, most of us choose quickly. But is that choice linked to our health, and do we really understand…

Experts recommend that adults drink up to two liters of water a day. For many people, though, staying hydrated is a challenge. Lauren Ball and Emily Birch at the University…

Sassy water tones the body and flattens the stomach. Both of these recipes are designed to help burn subcutaneous fat, reduce excess water retention, and boost metabolism. Pick the one…

Bottled water may contain far more plastic pollution than we thought. In a study published in the journal PNAS, scientists from Columbia University reported a breakthrough in detecting microplastics. The…

Dongral Ryu, a professor of hydrology at the University of Melbourne, and his colleague Ki-Won So report that global warming has sharply reduced the amount of water available worldwide, especially…

For centuries, turbulent waters have been both a curse for sailors and a source of legends. The world’s oceans include areas — whole seas and ocean zones — that researchers…

Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are among the most indestructible creatures on Earth. These microscopic animals, measuring between 0.05 and 1.4 mm and scuttling on eight short legs, seem…

Inventors from the technology company Naicker Scientific in Gloucestershire, England, have developed an advanced water purification system designed to operate beneath the surface of the Moon. This new technology will…

A new study by researchers at Brown University (USA) and the University of Bern (Switzerland) shows that iron in Martian rocks oxidized because of water—rather than by dry hematite oxidation,…

Astronauts on long missions could make spacewalks easier thanks to a new device. The Stillsuit system, inspired by the device from the sci‑fi film Dune (2000), collects urine, purifies it,…

For the eighth year running, former surfers Andrew Turton and Pete Ceglinski are on a mission to clean the oceans for future generations. Their invention has filtered a volume of…

In March 2017, Alain Thébault and Anders Bringdal, both sailing-speed world record holders, launched a startup. They aimed to build energy-efficient, eco-friendly marine transport. That idea matters in France, a…

Small glass beads were found by researchers in soil samples delivered to Earth in 2020 by the Chinese Chang’e 5 spacecraft. The results of the study were only just revealed:…

If you have a 3D printer, you can print a remarkable fish and help protect aquatic ecosystems. British student Eleanor McIntosh from the University of Surrey has created a fish-like…

On hot summer days, nothing beats relaxing by the water. To ensure you always have that option, consider building a decorative pond in your garden. It doesn’t have to be…

The best water for aquariums is well water: it’s clean, clear, odorless, and free from decaying substances. You can also use water from pristine streams or springs, provided it doesn’t…

Bloodworms are one of the best foods for aquarium fish. They are tiny red worms that live in the mud of lakes and rivers. To collect bloodworms, sift the mud…

One of the most crucial aspects of aquarium care is lighting. The strength and quality of the light directly affect the plants and animals in the tank. In winter, keep…

April is often the best month for planting trees and shrubs. In public parks and near hospitals, plant trees that act as natural air purifiers, such as spruce, juniper, birch,…

Two Centuries of Change: The Caspian Sea’s Retreat Two hundred years ago, the city of Guryev sat on the Caspian Sea. Today it lies 35 kilometers from the shoreline —…

Did the creators of the tale about Ivanushka and the humpbacked horse know about this lake? Most likely not. They simply imagined a magical body of water where the brave…

The Fascinating Science of Heavy Water In one science-fiction novel, people shrink Earth’s water supply to melt Antarctica’s ice caps — by turning water into a plastic substance they can…

Earth’s oceans cover about 361 million square kilometers. There’s about ten times more water in the oceans than the volume of land that sits above sea level. But is all…

At an international competition, spectators held their breath as a long, narrow boat raced across the water, leaving its rivals far behind. The crowd erupted for the winners—Soviet athletes—who were…

Textbooks describe the water cycle: the Sun heats the surfaces of rivers and oceans, tiny water particles rise into the atmosphere, condense into clouds, and fall back to Earth as…

How much water does an adult need each day? Adults need about two and a half liters. One liter of that comes from the food we eat. The second liter…

Training in water is incredibly effective — it boosts muscle tone and overall endurance while improving cardiovascular health. Since water supports the body during workouts, the risk of joint and…