One of the major problems faced by most countries is the issue of water scarcity in the world. The scarcity is mainly due to ...

Equipped with temperature and salinity sensors, our Argo ocean float was supposed to be surveying the ocean around the Totten Glacier, in eastern Antarctica. To our initial disappointment, it rapidly ...

A robotic float has measured the temperature and salinity from parts of the ocean never sampled before—underneath massive ...

A new study has identified a critical "pressure sensor" inside the kidney that helps the body control blood pressure and ...

For setups that rely on stored water, clear awareness of tank level and water quality is essential. Traditional level ...

Water reuse is a vital solution to growing water insecurity—offering a reliable, climate-resilient supply for cities and industries facing increasing stress on traditional water sources. While the ...

The Des Moines River braids through a floodplain south of Woodward in Dallas County. A network of sensors across Iowa capture real-time data in rivers and streams, including nitrate, pH, temperature ...

They linger in our water, our blood and the environment—so-called "forever chemicals” that are notoriously difficult to detect. But researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of ...

California water officials are warning that the state "must be prepared for extreme weather events of all kinds," even as water levels for the state's reservoirs remain near or above average as the ...

The vital key to protecting your home from damage, both simple and drastic, is proper preparation. When you prepare your home for certain eventualities, you'll be able to catch these hazards in the ...

IIHR research associate Tom Stoeffler checks the sensor unit for a nitrate sensor at Waterworks Prairie Park in Iowa City on Sept. 11. The state’s automated network of sensors allows for monitoring of ...