Water

Spirits 21 hours ago

Why doesn't vodka freeze? Here's the cold, hard truth about the spirit

It's a fascinating science lesson: If you store vodka in your home freezer, it won’t freeze, even after weeks or months. Here's why, according to a science expert.

U.S. Virgin Islands 4 days ago

Residents in St. Croix sue government over water contaminated with lead and copper

Lead and copper contamination in St. Croix, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has led to panic, and forced thousands to drink bottled water.

World 4 days ago

Quick thinking 'mermaid' narrowly escapes drowning after tail gets caught in aquarium tank

A quick thinking professional mermaid was seconds from disaster after her tail became stuck at the bottom of a massive aquarium tank in a South Africa shopping mall on Saturday.

VIDEO 4 days ago

Quick thinking ‘mermaid’ escapes drowning after tail gets caught in aquarium tank

A video has captured the terrifying moment when a woman swimming in a mermaid costume almost drowned after her tail became stuck at the bottom of an aquarium tank. (Credit: Zizwe Ndwandwe via Storyful)

Georgia November 17

In Georgia, efforts to federally protect section of Ocmulgee River take a step forward

The National Park Service submitted to Congress a study on whether the Ocmulgee River corridor in central Georgia meets the criteria to be managed as a national park and preserve.

Florida November 17

2 men rescued from sinking boat in Florida waterway amid harsh weather: police

Two men were rescued from a small boat that was quickly sinking in a Florida waterway amid tropical storm-like conditions, police said.

Wisconsin November 14

Wisconsin Senate passes 8-figure PFAS grant bill

The Wisconsin state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill allowing municipalities and landowners to tap into a $125 million state fund to combat PFAS pollution.

Fires November 7

Boat captain found guilty for 2019 California boat tragedy that killed 34

The captain of a scuba diving boat that caught fire, resulting in the deaths of 34 people in 2019, was convicted of gross negligence on Monday.

HEALTH November 4

Brooke Shields says drinking excess water led to her seizure: So how much is too much?

Brooke Shields shared that she had a “grand mal seizure," which she attributed to drinking too much water. Here's what to know about the potentially adverse effects.

Wisconsin November 3

PFAS 'forever chemicals' found in 71% of Wisconsin's shallow, private wells

71% of water samples from hundreds of Wisconsin's private wells were found to be contaminated by PFAS chemicals, according to a state survey.