News tagged with surface water

Soviet find of water on the Moon in the 1970s ignored by the West

(Phys.org) -- In August 1976 Luna 24 landed on the moon and returned to Earth with samples of rocks, which were found to contain water, but this finding was ignored by scientists in the West.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jun 01, 2012 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (39) | comments 40 | with audio podcast report

Study reveals pesticide approval processes don't protect river biodiversity

(Phys.org) -- The results of an international study, using data from globally available field research, indicate that current pesticide approval procedures do not adequately protect the environment.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jun 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Typhoon Sanvu had a bad weekend

Typhoon Sanvu had a bad weekend. It went from Typhoon status on May 25 to an extra-tropical storm and finally into a remnant low pressure area by May 29, 2012.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created May 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Understanding patterns of dew formation

Researchers have delved into the dynamics of vapour condensation on surfaces. Project outcomes have potential commercial applications to a variety of fields.

Chemistry / Other

created May 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0