A video by a University of Reading meteorologist that claims to show how soil absorbs rainwater went viral on multiple social media platforms in early August. In the video, the meteorologist put a cup ...

Water seepage can cause significant damage, especially if not addressed quickly. Whether the water intrusion is from a flood, frozen pipe, or other event, one of the first steps is deciding what can ...

Engineers find the hydrogel polyethylene glycol (PEG) doubles its water absorption as temperatures climb from 25 to 50 C, and could be useful for passive cooling or water harvesting in warm climates.