Tag: Water
Global overpopulation: what are the possible consequences?
We would be over 7.6 billion human beings on Earth and two billion more in 2050. What is the impact of overpopulation on the environment and the world’s resources? You…
What are the causes of flooding?
There can be several causes of flooding, which are different depending on whether it is land flooding or marine flooding. You will also be interested A flood corresponds to the…
Can we drink snow?
Consuming snow is tempting. When skiing, we exert ourselves, we sweat and we get dehydrated. Surrounded by all that solid water, sometimes it’s hard to resist. So, is it safe…
Water softener: what is it for and how does it work?
According to INSEE, a French household of 2.5 people consumes an average of 329 liters of water per day, or about 120 cubic meters of water per year. These impressive…
Offbeat Science: Drinking Lithium-Containing Water Prevents Suicide
Lithium, a trace element naturally present in tap water and some mineral waters, is also a well-known medication for mood disorders. According to several studies, prolonged and regular exposure to…
Water softener: what is it?
a water softener is a device aimed at reducing Water hardness, that is to say its content of calcium and of magnesium. This device promotes the interaction of ions calcium…
Drinking water while eating: good or bad idea?
While good hydration is essential, can drinking with meals be the cause of health problems? Whether digestive or other? Answers from nutritionist Nina Cohen-Koubi. For years we can read everywhere…
9 good reasons to drink 1.5L of water per day
Water remains the main constituent of the human body, with 60% of liquid present in the body. Drinking enough thus makes it possible to compensate for water losses and to…
The mystery of the origin of water on Earth finally solved?
For a long time, the question of the origin of water on Earth has been debated. Researchers are now bringing new clues that point to a somewhat surprising probable source:…
Why does ice take up more space than liquid water?
The pipes burst by a blow of frost remind us every winter: ice occupies a greater volume than liquid water! An astonishing peculiarity which can be explained at the atomic…