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Scientists Have Figured Out An Age-Old Mystery About Rivers
While the study is primarily focused on change over millennia, it is telling for the present. For e…
Leslie Baehr
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NASA’s Satellite Data Can Predict Floods On Earth: Scientists
“Just like a bucket can only hold so much water, the same concept applies to river basins,” sai…
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Historically Low Mississippi River Water Levels Mean More Barge Congestion
As a result of last year's drought, stretches of the Upper Mississippi River have approached record…
Sam Ro
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Another point for life on Mars: Signs of liquid water discovered under the planet's surface
NASA's InSight lander measured Marsquakes, and now its data is hinting there's a reservoir of liqui…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Southern India faces water crisis as reservoir levels plunge to just 17% capacity: CWC
As per the latest report, the total live storage available in these reservoirs stands at 8.865 …
PTI
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Indian, Singapore entities start discussing joint training programs for water sector
Indian and Singapore entities have initiated discussions for conducting joint training programmes t…
PTI
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Satellite monitoring shows large expansion in 27% identified glacial lakes in Himalayas: ISRO
"Of the 2,431 lakes larger than 10 hectares identified during 2016-17, 676 glacial lakes have no…
PTI
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I spent 3 days hiking Big Bend. The famous national park had some cool views, but I'd never go back.
Our trip to Big Bend National Park in May was filled with mistakes and disappointments. I wish I'd …
Isobella Jade
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I've visited Washington, DC, to see the famous cherry blossoms for years. Here are 6 secrets to skipping crowds and optimizing your trip.
Every year, over a million tourists head to Washington, DC, for the famous cherry blossoms. Here ar…
Hayley Hutson
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A retired boomer who visited all 50 states ranks his top picks and least favorites
Tom Hatfield, 74, has been to every state and is set to visit his last few national parks this year…
Noah Sheidlower
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Trump demonizes immigrants. So why is he winning so many Latino votes?
Democrats are losing their grip on the Latino vote. I visited the Texas border to find out why.
Jack Herrera
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As winter storms arrive later in the year, North India faces dual threat of water scarcity and flooding
Traditionally, winter storms have graced the Himalayas with abundant snow from December to March, e…
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The US has pumped so much groundwater that it's literally splitting the ground open across the American Southwest
Giant, mile-long cracks in the ground are turning up across the Southwestern US because Americans h…
Maiya Focht,Sebastian Cahill
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A mine in Wyoming could contain $37 billion worth of rare earth minerals necessary for wind turbines, electrical vehicles, and other tech
Brook Mine in Wyoming may contain a fortune in rare earth elements like neodymium. The US wants to …
Jenny McGrath
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Crocodiles were played the sound of human babies crying. The higher the infant's distress level, the more the carnivores would respond.
New research shows that Nile crocodiles appear to react to the cries of infants — responses m…
Alia Shoaib
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53% of largest lakes worldwide losing water storing capacity due to global warming and unsustainable human consumption
Globally, freshwater lakes and reservoirs store 87 per cent of the planet's water, making them a va…
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How to find water when you're lost in the desert
The human body can survive 3 days without water. You should travel with water, especially in the de…
Jenny McGrath
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Space photos show over 1 trillion gallons of water flooding crop fields in California, and it could mean higher food prices
Tulare County in California is the third largest agricultural producer in the state and now many of…
Rebecca Strong
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What happens to sharks, dolphins, alligators, and other marine life during a hurricane? Experts explain why the storm's aftermath is often more deadly
Hurricanes bring wind and rain, but it's often environmental effects, such as freshwater flooding, …
Jenny McGrath
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ONGC to start oil production from KG block in May, gas in 2024
The company blamed contracting and supply chains issues due to the pandemic for shifting the start …