Contractors are working to repair a damaged mains water supply pipe on a busy highway, with the job expected to take several hours and finish around 3.30pm. A Far North District Council spokesman told the Herald that photos of the damaged pipe appear to show signs of erosion, though it remains unknown exactly how the … Read more
A historically strong El Niño climate pattern is driving forecasts for widespread dryness and elevated wildfire risks across New Zealand through the end of the year, according to Ben Brandolino. El Niño Climate Outlook and Regional Rainfall Forecasts New Zealand faces a prolonged dry spell driven by a major climate pattern, according to forecasts outlined … Read more
Chinese vessels blasted Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ships with water cannons near Panatag Shoal, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. The incident occurred during maritime operations supporting Filipino fisherfolk, involving up to 10 Philippine vessels facing 15 Chinese ships. Water Cannon Attacks at Panatag Shoal China Coast Guard and … Read more
Residents across several Northwest Arkansas communities are under a water conservation request through Monday evening following a major water main break. A 36-inch ductile iron pipe failed early Sunday morning near the Pea Ridge vault, forcing regional authorities to isolate the line and initiate emergency repair protocols to restore system pressure. Scope of the Infrastructure … Read more
Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood remained closed on Sunday between Sherbourne Drive and San Vicente Boulevard following a destructive water main break last Thursday that caused flooding and property damage. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has not provided a firm date for when the 110-year-old pipe will be fully repaired or … Read more
Astronomers have identified LHS 1140b as a rocky exoplanet with a helium-rich atmosphere, marking the first clear evidence of a potentially habitable planet with an atmosphere. According to a study published in the journal Science, the planet resides in its star’s habitable zone, where temperatures allow for the existence of liquid water. LHS 1140b: A … Read more
New research published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society indicates that the four sub-Earth planets orbiting Barnard’s star are likely composed of the deep-Earth mineral periclase and lack atmospheres. According to University of Cambridge astronomer Xander Byrne and his colleagues, these rocky worlds—located just 6 light-years away—are too hostile to support life … Read more
Cyclosporiasis cases in Maryland have more than doubled in a single week, with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) confirming 69 cases as of July 15, 2026. The surge, which includes 65 cases reported between May 1 and July 14, is characterized by Dr. Greg Schrank of the University of Maryland Medical Center as a … Read more
The Feynman sprinkler problem—a long-standing physics puzzle involving a submerged sprinkler that sucks in water rather than spraying it—has been solved by researchers led by Leif Ristroph at New York University. According to a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the device rotates in the opposite direction of a standard sprinkler … Read more
Cyclosporiasis Cases Rise in Hamilton County Amid Ongoing Investigation Hamilton County health officials reported 16 cyclosporiasis cases as of noon Monday, including 10 confirmed, one probable, and five suspected cases. This marks an increase from 13 total cases reported the previous week, according to Hamilton County Public Health. The rise aligns with a broader trend … Read more