Water engineering is a scientific discipline focused on the design and implementation of infrastructures for the sustainable management of water resources. This heterogenous field encompasses research ...

People often associate Escherichia coli with contaminated food, but E. coli has long been a workhorse in biotechnology. Scientists have now demonstrated that the bacterium has further value as part of ...

Technology to harness the power of water through use of microturbines embedded in water supply lines is gaining traction among utilities. While hydroelectric dams have powered much of the Pacific ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Decontaminating water is as vital an endeavor as ever as pollution ...

Illustration shows the HydroBIM summary that includes “one platform, two methods, three stages, four major engineering, five in one, and six-party harmony.” A research team has developed a platform ...

Water desalination plants could replace expensive chemicals with new carbon cloth electrodes that remove boron from seawater, an important step of turning seawater into safe drinking water. Water ...

In recent times, hydrogen has drawn significant attention as a potential clean energy resource as an alternative to fossil fuels. In particular, there has been active research and development of water ...

Using zero liquid discharge to increase water recovery from desalination is an emerging method to combat water scarcity, but has its own drawbacks. Climate change is making water scarcer. A promising ...

MIT researchers have found a way to use the mechanical vibrations of sound waves to shake water molecules free from a storage medium. The breakthrough significantly speeds up the process of harvesting ...

The Water Science and Technology Board (WSTB) was established in 1982 to provide a focal point for studies related to water resources at the National Academies. The board's objective is to improve the ...

CU Boulder’s professional Master of Science degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in water engineering and management (WE&M) provides early and mid-career professionals with skills in ...