Water
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Ancient meteorite discovered in Antarctica could reveal the true origins of Earth’s water, new study claimsA meteorite found in Antarctica in 2012 suggests Earth may have formed with the materials needed to make water, a new study hints.
By Skyler Ware Published
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Microplastics have been in 'pristine streams' for half a century — what could that mean for human health?New research shows that microplastics have been contaminating some freshwater streams decades earlier than previously recorded. What could that mean for human health?
By Miriam Bergeret Published
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Student accidentally creates 'shape-recovering liquid' that's an exception to the laws of thermodynamicsA graduate student accidentally created a blend of oil, water and nickel particles that formed an unexpected shape.
By Elana Spivack Published
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What's the oldest lake on Earth?The oldest lake in the world dates back about 25 million years and is also the world's deepest and most biologically diverse lake.
By Elana Spivack Published
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The universe's water is billions of years older than scientists thought — and may be nearly as old as the Big Bang itselfA new study suggests that water first appeared in the universe just a couple hundred million years after the Big Bang — meaning life could have evolved billions of years earlier than previously thought.
By Joanna Thompson Published
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Scientists spot water molecules flipping before they split, and it could help them produce cheaper hydrogen fuelA photograph of a water droplet.
By Ben Turner Published
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NASA rover discovers liquid water 'ripples' carved into Mars rock — and it could rewrite the Red Planet's historyNASA's Curiosity rover photographed remnants of rippling waves in an ancient Martian lakebed, proving that the Red Planet had open water for longer in its history than previously thought.
By Joanna Thompson Published
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Scientists discover hidden 'plumbing' that's driving Antarctic ice sheet into the oceanMaps created by combining different models of glaciers and ice sheets reveal the way water is flowing deep beneath Antarctica's ice.
By Skyler Ware Published
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What is alkaline water, and does it have any benefits?Despite the health claims surrounding alkaline water, scientific evidence suggests its purported benefits may be overhyped.
By Manuela Callari Published
