Beneath the surface of the Southern Ocean, vast volumes of cold, dense water plunge off the Antarctic continental shelf, cascading down underwater cliffs to the ocean floor thousands of meters below.

Much has changed in the Gulf Coast region in the years since the Deepwater Horizon blowout and oil spill. In this piece, ...

Marine heat waves that seemed extreme just a decade ago will become commonplace by the end of this century in waters favored ...

Rising global temperatures are driving the sharp decline in terrestrial water storage. This trend isn’t likely to change, scientists say.

An overlooked Antarctic water system could raise sea levels by more than 2 meters by 2300, computer simulations show.

But it appears that we finally have some explanation on the progressive depletion of water sources, both in the mountains and ...

Scientists reveal warm ocean temperatures are rising faster than expected and warming oceans driven by climate change and ...

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Desalination plants turn seawater into drinking water, providing a critical resource for many dry regions around the world. But this process comes with a big downside: for every liter of fresh water ...

Innovative membranes from the University of Michigan enhance desalination processes, reducing brine waste and energy ...

For the best crystal formation, go to areas with calm water near Black Rock Beach. Many visitors make necklaces or earrings ...