Scientists have long used isotopes in water molecules to study where atmospheric moisture comes ...

Water vapor (H 2 O v) is an essential component of Earth's atmosphere, playing critical roles in climate regulation, weather patterns, and the water cycle. Its sources primarily come from natural ...

With breakthrough new technology that measures water isotopes on the move, Michigan Tech research scientist Ben Kopec and his team are driving, boating and snowmobiling around the Keweenaw to help ...

Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen, and sometimes these atoms are slightly heavier than usual. These heavier forms are called isotopes. As water evaporates or moves through the atmosphere, the ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. The 16th IAEA International Symposium on Isotope ...

Any industrial activity near water reserves could, in principle, cause contamination. Isotope hydrology offers a unique combination of methods to monitor water quality and trace the source of ...

The isotopic composition of water in ice cores is used as a proxy for past climate. Traditional interpretation of this recorded climate signal is that during formation precipitation captures a ...

Did you ever wonder how old the water is that you see flowing at Sabino Dam? Probably not, if you’re not a hydrologist. But this is an important question in relation to the water resources available ...

Plants need phosphorus, an essential nutrient, to grow. This nutrient is present in fertilizers and applied to crops to increase their yields. One downside of too much phosphorus in this agricultural ...