If you happen to live in hurricane territory, you've probably heard the advice that you're supposed to run from water, and hide from wind. Floodwaters are far more dangerous than they appear. Just 6 ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Right now, it’s politically hot to spit ...

For most people, swimming in a lake or river is the best way to cool off on a hot summer's day. But there are more than frogs and fish in those waters – microscopic pathogens that can cause serious ...

And while there are many ways to conserve water for the region and create a more sustainable water ecosystem for decades to come, one of the most discussed is the idea of a water pipeline from the ...

SALT LAKE CITY — The megadrought that's lasted 25 years so far could continue parching Utah and the Southwest until 2050. Or maybe even the end of the century. New research from the University of ...

North Carolina's coastal waters are frequently contaminated by stormwater runoff, especially after heavy rains. The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries monitors water quality at 221 coastal sites, ...

Fifty years ago, the first summer blockbuster made people wonder if it's safe to go in the water. "Jaws" was nightmare fuel for people who enjoyed going to the beach but wondered if the apex predator ...