Step into the world of ancient Roman innovation and elegance as we uncover the secrets of the nymphaea — exquisite water features that once adorned both grand public spaces and private estates. In ...

This shows how a water lily plant growing in 88 days from a tuber to blooming. The chosen variety was a cold hardy Nymphaea Colossea. The tuber was burried into a container that was half-filled with ...

Collecting, skinning, and skeletonizing - for science! This large death's head hawkmoth gets its name from the markings on ...

A water lily from the genus Nymphaea, this plant became known as the ‘Blue Lotus’, or the ‘Egyptian Lotus’. This aquatic plant is not just a thing of beauty, it has a secret too, and the ancient ...

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Decreasing precipitation and rising populations could bring a perfect storm of water shortages for the United States. Where is our water going? A thunderstorm sweeps across Nevada, a state in which ...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking to roll back regulatory standards for three types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS chemicals, in drinking water systems.

Installing a smart water sensor can save you a lot of money and hassle. The best leak detectors we've tested immediately alert you to issues and even shut off your home's water supply. I’ve been ...

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Heavy water is a form of water with a unique atomic structure and properties coveted for the production of nuclear power and weapons. Like ordinary water—H 2 0—each molecule of heavy water contains ...

You just finished a swim or shower. Do your ears ever feel clogged? Are sounds muffled? You may have water in your ears. You can even get sweat trapped in your ears from wearing earbuds. If you don’t ...

Why Do We Need Water? About 60% of your body weight is made of water. You need it for every single body function. It flushes toxins from your organs, carries nutrients to your cells, cushions your ...