In a village of southwestern India, a child peered into a water tank and noticed a “translucent” creature with visible bones. She didn’t know it at the time, but she’d just discovered a new species.

Danish Urban Water Retention has used the plastic to develop square modules that are placed underground in urban areas for storage or transportation of stormwater.

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Food & Water Watch experts explain the dangers of microplastic pollution in our drinking water and our work toward regulations.

Water retention is when fluid builds up in part of your body. It is also called fluid retention or edema. It can affect body tissues outside of blood vessels, leading to swelling or bloating. Water ...

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Staying hydrated is vital for our health, but there is some debate about the best temperature for water to be when people drink it. Some advocates believe that drinking cold water can be bad for ...

Installing a smart water sensor can save you a lot of money and hassle. The best models we've tested immediately alert you to leaks and even shut off your home's water supply. I’ve been working ...

An artist's impression of the new plastic, showing the strong bonds above the water and how they break down when submerged in saltwater In practice, the team found that the material was just as ...

Gone are the days of having only two condom brands to choose from, with products locked in plastic boxes that you have to sheepishly bring up to the counter. Safe sex is now, well, sexy ...

Today, Oceana released a new report that projects The Coca-Cola Company’s plastic use will exceed 9.1 billion pounds (4.1 million metric tons) per year by 2030 if the company does not change its ...

864 units of Coca-Cola 12-packs, meaning more than 10,000 cans, are included in the recall Sabrina Weiss is the Editorial Assistant of PEOPLE's food department. She writes the weekly recipes for ...