water
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Turns Out Half of Earth’s Water May Have Come from Space Dust
Water is vital for life on Earth, and some experts say we should all drink around two litres every day as part of a healthy lifestyle. But beyond the tap, where does our water come from? It flows from local rivers, reservoirs and aquifers. But where has that water originated from? Over geological time, Earth…
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Recurring Water Vapour Potentially Found on Europa, but Just on One Side
The icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa appears to be continually feeding its thin atmosphere with water vapour, according to Hubble observations made from 1999 to 2015.
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Toxic Algae May Be Behind Mysterious Deaths of California Family
Something led to the recent sudden deaths of a family of three and their dog on a hiking trail in the Sierra National Forest of Northern California, but what, exactly, is still unknown. Authorities said Thursday that it’s unlikely nearby mines played any role, but they do suspect that a toxic algae bloom could be…
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California’s Farmers Face Unprecedented Water Restrictions
Amid water shortages during a historic megadrought, California regulators have moved to restrict thousands of farmers’ access to water.