Nature Water
This journal publishes research on the evolving relationship between society and water resources on a monthly basis. It covers the natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences, with a particular interest in regards to interdisciplinary research.
Liquid-infused aerogel membranes with reverse functions enable on-demand emulsification and demulsification
The in-situ infiltration of selected functional liquids into aerogel membranes enables on-demand emulsification and demulsification, with energy-saving and anti-fouling characteristics.
Groundwater arsenic removal by a bioinspired porous membrane
Arsenic is one of the most toxic elements on earth, and a class 1 carcinogenic. The natural occurrence of arsenic in groundwaters is recognized as the major source of human exposure to this element. The problem of As contamination of water is therefore a major issue in different areas of the world.
A Story of Survivor's Guilt: The Water Crisis in Jackson, Mississippi
Just before my dad passed away in December of 2016, we took one final drive around my hometown of Jackson, Mississippi. We visited our old neighborhoods, my childhood homes, and my old schools. Things had not gotten better since I’d left Jackson, some 20 years before. In fact, they’d gotten worse.
The hidden role of food behind the drought-conflicts nexus in Central America
Extreme events related to water can affect human security in many ways. The interconnection among climate, water resources and violent conflicts is particularly complex, because of the important role played by political and socio-economic dynamics.