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Water Bankruptcy Era Has Begun For Billions, Scientists Say
A new era has begun of "global water bankruptcy", with humans depleting freshwater systems to the point they can't recover, according to a new United Nations report.
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Anand Mahindra Is Fascinated By This "Almost Unreal" Lake In Manipur: Why Visit It
Anand Mahindra recently reshared a video about the Loktak Lake in Manipur. He hinted that many amazing spots like these are not discussed often in mainstream discourse. Find out why you should consider visiting this spot.
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Scientists In China Create A New Bone-Free Fish That Is Easy To Eat
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) created a bone-free fish variety of the popular freshwater breed known as the Gibel carp, which has 80 tiny, Y-shaped intermuscular bones.
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Seawater Fish vs Freshwater Fish: Which Is Better For Taste And Nutrition?
Saltwater and freshwater fish bring different flavours, textures and nutritional profiles to the plate. Find out here which one you should choose.
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What Experts Say On "Biggest Challenge" In Dealing With Brain-Eating Amoeba That Killed 19 In Kerala
Naegleria fowleri is a thermophilic amoeba found in warm and stagnant freshwater.
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2 US Carnival Cruise Passengers Drown Hours Apart At Newly Opened Luxury Resort
The tragedies occurred at Celebration Key, Carnival's exclusive private resort, which opened on July 19 and is reserved for Carnival guests.
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Greenland's Melting Glaciers Feed Ocean Life, Study Finds
A new NASA-led study reveals that Greenland’s melting glaciers are fueling life in the Arctic Ocean. Each summer, massive freshwater plumes from glaciers like Jakobshavn drag deep-sea nutrients upward, boosting phytoplankton growth by up to 40%. These microscopic organisms form the base of the marine food web and play a key role in carbon absorpt...
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New Regenerating Flatworm Species 'Dugesia Punensis' Discovered In Pune
Planarians are aquatic flatworms, renowned for their extraordinary regenerative capabilities.
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California's 'Ghost Lake' Returns After 130 Years, Submerging 94,000 Acres Of Farmland
Tulare Lake, once a vast freshwater body in California, has reappeared after 130 years due to heavy snowmelt, highlighting historical water management practices and impacting the San Joaquin Valley.
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Brazil Is Losing Surface Water To Climate Change, Land Conversion
Brazil is home to 12 per cent of Earth's freshwater reserves, much of it in the Amazon, but is losing natural surface water as climate change and land conversion from forest to farming take their toll, a report said Friday.
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Freshwater Species Face A Crisis, A Quarter Are On The Brink Of Extinction: Study
The research reveals 35% of wetlands vanished between 1970-2015, with 65% of remaining habitats under significant threat.
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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SWOT Satellite Reveals Key Insights on Ohio River Basin Lakes and Reservoirs
The SWOT satellite, a joint NASA-CNES mission, has provided new insights into the Ohio River Basin’s lakes, reservoirs, and water movement. Observations show water level changes between 1,600 feet and 330 feet, offering hydrologists critical insights into river discharge and freshwater availability. The SWOT satellite captures comprehensive water...
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Plankton’s Ability To Sequester Carbon Is Influenced by Ocean Density, Study Shows
A study published in Royal Society Open Science explores how changes in ocean density influence marine plankton, particularly the foraminifera species Trilobatus trilobus, in incorporating carbon into their shells. These organisms play a key role in the carbon cycle by sequestering carbon in the ocean floor after death. The study, led by Dr Stergio...
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NASA Satellites Reveal Freshwater Decline as Global Droughts and Warming Persist
NASA’s GRACE satellites have recorded a significant decline in Earth’s freshwater reserves since 2014, revealing a loss of 1,200 cubic kilometres—two and a half times the volume of Lake Erie. This trend, highlighted in the journal Surveys in Geophysics, is attributed to persistent droughts and rising global temperatures, particularly in regio...
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Water Bankruptcy Era Has Begun For Billions, Scientists Say
A new era has begun of "global water bankruptcy", with humans depleting freshwater systems to the point they can't recover, according to a new United Nations report.
-
Anand Mahindra Is Fascinated By This "Almost Unreal" Lake In Manipur: Why Visit It
Anand Mahindra recently reshared a video about the Loktak Lake in Manipur. He hinted that many amazing spots like these are not discussed often in mainstream discourse. Find out why you should consider visiting this spot.
-
Scientists In China Create A New Bone-Free Fish That Is Easy To Eat
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) created a bone-free fish variety of the popular freshwater breed known as the Gibel carp, which has 80 tiny, Y-shaped intermuscular bones.
-
Seawater Fish vs Freshwater Fish: Which Is Better For Taste And Nutrition?
Saltwater and freshwater fish bring different flavours, textures and nutritional profiles to the plate. Find out here which one you should choose.
-
What Experts Say On "Biggest Challenge" In Dealing With Brain-Eating Amoeba That Killed 19 In Kerala
Naegleria fowleri is a thermophilic amoeba found in warm and stagnant freshwater.
-
2 US Carnival Cruise Passengers Drown Hours Apart At Newly Opened Luxury Resort
The tragedies occurred at Celebration Key, Carnival's exclusive private resort, which opened on July 19 and is reserved for Carnival guests.
-
Greenland's Melting Glaciers Feed Ocean Life, Study Finds
A new NASA-led study reveals that Greenland’s melting glaciers are fueling life in the Arctic Ocean. Each summer, massive freshwater plumes from glaciers like Jakobshavn drag deep-sea nutrients upward, boosting phytoplankton growth by up to 40%. These microscopic organisms form the base of the marine food web and play a key role in carbon absorpt...
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New Regenerating Flatworm Species 'Dugesia Punensis' Discovered In Pune
Planarians are aquatic flatworms, renowned for their extraordinary regenerative capabilities.
-
California's 'Ghost Lake' Returns After 130 Years, Submerging 94,000 Acres Of Farmland
Tulare Lake, once a vast freshwater body in California, has reappeared after 130 years due to heavy snowmelt, highlighting historical water management practices and impacting the San Joaquin Valley.
-
Brazil Is Losing Surface Water To Climate Change, Land Conversion
Brazil is home to 12 per cent of Earth's freshwater reserves, much of it in the Amazon, but is losing natural surface water as climate change and land conversion from forest to farming take their toll, a report said Friday.
-
Freshwater Species Face A Crisis, A Quarter Are On The Brink Of Extinction: Study
The research reveals 35% of wetlands vanished between 1970-2015, with 65% of remaining habitats under significant threat.
-
PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
-
SWOT Satellite Reveals Key Insights on Ohio River Basin Lakes and Reservoirs
The SWOT satellite, a joint NASA-CNES mission, has provided new insights into the Ohio River Basin’s lakes, reservoirs, and water movement. Observations show water level changes between 1,600 feet and 330 feet, offering hydrologists critical insights into river discharge and freshwater availability. The SWOT satellite captures comprehensive water...
-
Plankton’s Ability To Sequester Carbon Is Influenced by Ocean Density, Study Shows
A study published in Royal Society Open Science explores how changes in ocean density influence marine plankton, particularly the foraminifera species Trilobatus trilobus, in incorporating carbon into their shells. These organisms play a key role in the carbon cycle by sequestering carbon in the ocean floor after death. The study, led by Dr Stergio...
-
NASA Satellites Reveal Freshwater Decline as Global Droughts and Warming Persist
NASA’s GRACE satellites have recorded a significant decline in Earth’s freshwater reserves since 2014, revealing a loss of 1,200 cubic kilometres—two and a half times the volume of Lake Erie. This trend, highlighted in the journal Surveys in Geophysics, is attributed to persistent droughts and rising global temperatures, particularly in regio...
