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A broken water purifier led scientists to discover that ordinary tap water might revolutionize how new medicines get made. The accidental find could help smaller companies afford drug development and bring more treatments to patients.
Researchers using ultra-fast X-ray lasers finally caught water in the act before freezing, solving a mystery about why this life-giving liquid behaves so strangely. The discovery reveals water exists in two distinct liquid states at the moment before it turns to ice.
A new University of South Carolina study found bottled water contains dramatically fewer disinfection byproducts than tap water. The research offers reassuring news for the billions of people worldwide who choose bottled water every day.
Ghana Water Limited just took a major step toward turning its quality water into a thriving business everyone can access. The company launched a new leadership board to transform its G-Water brand into one of Ghana's most trusted bottled water options.
A new modular water filter system from Swiss gear maker Katadyn can transform even stagnant pond water into safe drinking water anywhere on Earth. The three-stage Explorer system is already being used by disaster relief teams and expedition professionals worldwide.
While illegal mining threatens water quality across Ghana, one organization is providing clean drinking water to over two million people in rural communities. Safe Water Network uses underground sources and pristine lake water to keep families safe.
An Egyptian scientist has invented a machine that pulls water straight from the air, producing 15 liters of clean drinking water daily. The homegrown innovation could help millions facing water scarcity across Egypt and beyond.
Rand Water has finished the first phase of a massive maintenance project, restoring full capacity to major pumping stations serving millions across four provinces. The successful upgrades mark a milestone in strengthening South Africa's long-term water security.
NASA's Curiosity rover just captured stunning new images of spiderweb-like formations on Mars that suggest liquid water existed on the Red Planet far longer than scientists believed. The discovery brings fresh hope in the search for ancient Martian life.
Workers installing an elevator in Uruguay's historic Cabildo Museum uncovered a hidden water source that may solve mysteries about how colonial Montevideo survived sieges. The 18th-century discovery is rewriting the city's early history.
NASA's Curiosity rover just sent back stunning images of web-like rock formations on Mars that reveal water existed on the Red Planet far longer than scientists thought. The discovery could reshape our understanding of when Mars could have supported life.
Three new boreholes are transforming daily life for over 40,000 residents in Ogun State, Nigeria, ending long walks for water and reducing disease risk. The Rachael Abeje Salako Memorial Foundation marked World Water Day by showcasing how simple infrastructure can change entire communities.
Scientists created a solar-powered desalination system that turns seawater into fresh water without chemicals or harmful waste. The breakthrough could help 2.2 billion people without clean water while extracting valuable minerals like lithium.
More than 50,000 people in Ghana's Eastern and Ahafo regions are waking up to clean water flowing close to home, ending dangerous daily treks to distant, unsafe sources. A partnership between World Vision Ghana and Polytank Ghana Limited is transforming lives one water tank at a time.
Scientists created solar panels that desalinate ocean water without creating toxic waste while extracting valuable lithium for batteries. The technology mimics coffee stains to keep itself clean and could revolutionize water access worldwide.
Scientists discovered Earth's core contains enough hydrogen to equal 45 oceans of water, suggesting our planet formed with water already inside rather than getting it from comets. This breakthrough helps solve the mystery of where Earth's water really came from.
Governor Abba Yusuf is overhauling Kano State's failing water treatment plants to bring clean drinking water to millions. After inspecting aging facilities, he's partnering with a Chinese water infrastructure firm to end the state's persistent water shortages.
Hunters, Washington is completing a $1 million water treatment system that will slash dangerous arsenic levels by 84% and give 100% of residents safe drinking water. For years, many families had to buy bottled water just to do laundry and water their gardens.
Scientists just made sodium batteries nearly twice as powerful by doing the opposite of what everyone else does: keeping water in instead of taking it out. The same discovery could turn seawater into drinking water while storing clean energy.
Water management professionals from Somaliland just completed advanced training in Israel, learning cutting-edge techniques to bring clean water solutions back home. The program could help address critical water challenges facing communities across the region.
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