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‘Microlightning’ in water droplets may have sparked life on Earth

Life may not have begun with a dramatic lightning strike into the ocean but from many smaller "microlightning" exchanges among…

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NASA SPHEREx Mission to Map Water Ice in the Milky Way for Life’s Origins

NASA's SPHEREx mission is set to embark on an extensive survey of the Milky Way, aiming to locate water ice…

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Discovery of water droplet freezing bridges atmospheric science, climate solutions

A groundbreaking University of Hawai'i at Manoa study on the freezing of water droplets suspended in air sheds light on…

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Follow the water: Searching for a lunar oasis

As humankind imagines living off-planet -- on the moon, Mars and beyond -- the question of how to sustain life…

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Study shows how plant roots access deeper soils in search of water

Scientists have discovered how plants adapt their root systems in drought conditions to grow steeper into the soil to access…

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Rapid return of water from ground to atmosphere through plants

A new study led by scientists in the Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University provides the first…

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Study Finds Venus Likely Never Had Oceans, Challenging Past Theories

A recent study published in Nature Astronomy has concluded that Venus likely never had oceans or conditions conducive to life.…

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Even low levels of arsenic in drinking water raise kidney cancer risk

New research findings from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health indicate that exposure to even low levels of…

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Strategies for safe and equitable access to water: A catalyst for global peace and security

Water can be a catalyst for peace and security with a critical role in preventing conflicts and promoting cooperation among…

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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study

A recent study by researchers at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment has examined the water quality effects of…

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