Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren't just scenic parts of our landscape -- they're also vital engines for life on Earth. These inland waters 'breathe' oxygen, just like we do. But a new study ...

Dangerous places to avoid when traveling The world is a fascinating place, and you may want to see all of it! But before venturing out there, you should be aware of certain risks. While you’re ...

A weather system could bring catastrophic flooding across four states, beginning on Wednesday amid rounds of heavy rainfall.

Brazil is home to the world’s greatest diversity of amphibians: Of the more than 8,000 species known worldwide, some 1,200 ...

Multiple U.N. agencies have raised alarm about the shortage of drinking water, with concerns of cholera spreading.

ROVs offer fresh perspectives on the ancient history of the ocean. Marine and coastal geoscience are essential for understanding both ancient and modern geological processes, assessing offshore and ...

World Water Day is observed to highlight the importance of freshwater and promote its sustainable management. According to UNESCO, the day serves as a call to action to address global water challenges ...

Studies show Himalayan glaciers could lose over 50 per cent of their mass by year 2100 if global ... risk of glacial lake outburst floods. As these lakes grow, the natural barriers holding them could ...

We must close this gap. Doing so would both advance progress toward universal access to water and sanitation and unlock ...

A fisher in South Australia's south-east has stopped fishing due to poor water quality that he says is harming marine life. He says the shallow waters near Boatswain Point have also given him skin ...

A green iguana rests above the letters spelling Ecopetrol at the headquarters of Colombia’s largest company, located in the heart of Bogotá, the capital city. In 2021, this petroleum giant became the ...

As part of the ongoing effort, a NASA-supported team recently published one of the most detailed maps yet of the ocean floor, using data from the SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography ...