Archaeologists excavating a sprawling prehistoric fortress in southern Greece have discovered a secret underground passage thought to have supplied the site with water in times of danger. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

An epic drought in Georgia threatens the water supply for millions. Florida doesn’t have nearly enough water for its expected population boom. The Great Lakes are shrinking. Upstate New York’s reservoirs have dropped to record lows. And in the West, the Sierra Nevada snowpack is melting faster each year. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

A boy in Liberia can do an astonishing trick with a water bottle picked by Stadsman 2 years ago

...trapped in a 2ft wide water pipe while playing at the seaside. picked by topofall 5 months ago

In the course of a five-month inquiry, the AP discovered that drugs have been detected in the drinking water supplies of 24 major metropolitan areas. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

The Taoist poet Lao Tse famously wrote that water exemplifies the highest good, benefiting all and flowing easily without effort. While this makes for a lovely metaphor, there's more to H20 than is dreamt of in Lao Tse's philosophies. Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have found that, at the molecular level, water exhibits viscous, even solid-like properties. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Water supplies to 200,000 people in eastern China were cut for 40 hours due to groundwater pollution, allegedly from chemical plants, state media reported Wednesday. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

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In Memphis, Tennessee, a deer is recovering after being trapped in high water in the Mississippi River. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Water runs downhill—we all know that. As a rule, it follows the path of steepest descent, seeking out the shortest and fastest route from top to bottom. So how can we make sense of meandering rivers, which wiggle-waggle down the valley, prolonging their journey to the sea and greatly lengthening their course? Why doesn't the flowing water—acting under the tug of gravity—just carv... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

An Australian town pulled all bottled water from its shelves Saturday and replaced it with refillable bottles in what is believed to be a world-first ban. picked by topofall 2 months ago

Would would happen if everything that was fire was made from water? OK, it's slightly scientifically impossible - but that doesn't stop amazing photoshops, does it? picked by TheStep 2 years ago

When you put the words kids, bath, and entertainment together, the image of a rubber ducky might come up. That’s the inspiration behind the Vak-Vak. With a squish of your heel, water sucks into the duck. Another squish jettisons water in a stream of fun wetness. picked by leopoldogolba 2 years ago

When exposed to a high-voltage electric field, water in two beakers climbs out of the beakers and crosses empty space to meet, forming a water bridge. The liquid bridge, hovering in space, appears to the human eye to defy gravity. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

This little device fits onto most taps and lights up a set of LEDs when you turn on the tap, transforming the stream of water into a beautiful waterfall of light. picked by born4thesurf 2 years ago

"Large-scale trials involving the addition of lithium to drinking water supplies may then be feasible, although this would undoubtedly be subject to considerable debate. Following up on these findings will not be straightforward or inexpensive, but the eventual benefits for community mental health may be considerable." picked by kakana 7 months ago

Ozzie Freedom (love that name) of Water4Gas has utilized existing technology to make cars run more efficiently, using water. Does it really work? picked by suebe 1 year ago

The artist, using 60 balls of yellow and black yarn, transformed a drab wooden water tower into a huge yellow pencil - point included. picked by suebe 12 months ago

Located in northern California, the Monticello Dam's is the largest morning glory spillway all over the world. This funnel-shaped outlet, allows water to bypass the dam when it reaches capacity, as it swallows a rate of 48,400 cubic feet per second (1370 m³/s). picked by maxriter 2 years ago

The water company was sued for charging their customers for water hydrants which are the city's responsibility. Because they overcharged they have to send refunds to their customers. Because they have to send out refunds they are adding a surcharge to the customers' bills to pay for it. picked by 2manyusernames 10 months ago

It's one of those camera things put inside a water bottle and then you look around (panorama?). It's cool. picked by yoornotme 2 years ago