Water is so ubiquitous that most people probably take it for granted, but have you ever wondered why the vast majority of it ...

The ocean covers 70% of Earth, yet only 5% has been explored. What we do know shows how vital and fascinating the oceans are ...

A warm blob of water in the North Atlantic is an ominous sign that a system of currents that regulate the planet's climate ...

How much do we know about the oceans of Europa? We know that Europa’s ocean is salty, similar to our own ocean. We can see salts on the surface, using spectroscopy, and we can also detect the ...

In other words, dumping "full-strength, salty ocean water" in extremely dry areas that are not used to being soaked, like Los Angeles, could have disastrous consequences. However, there's still ...

Drought and climate change are impacting water supplies around the world. But desalination — pulling fresh, drinkable water from saltwater— can offer some relief.