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science1 month ago

Scientists Discover Massive Water Reservoir Hidden Deep Within Earth's Mantle

Scientists have discovered evidence suggesting that Earth's lower mantle may contain a massive, hidden water reservoir, potentially larger than all surface oceans combined, stored within mineral structures like bridgmanite, which could significantly impact our understanding of Earth's water cycle, planetary formation, and geological processes.

environment1 year ago

"Reversal of Fortune: Major US Lake Set to Fill After Historic Drought"

California's largest reservoir, Lake Shasta, is expected to reach its maximum capacity this year after years of historically low water levels. The lake rose 12 feet in March and needs another 17 feet to reach its limit, with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation expecting it to fill up by the end of April. The full lake will benefit the state's freshwater supply and local economy, with businesses anticipating a profitable summer season.

science1 year ago

"Massive Ocean Discovered 700km Below Earth's Crust Holds More Water Than All Surface Oceans Combined"

Researchers from Northwestern University have discovered a massive reservoir of water 700 km beneath the Earth's surface, hidden within a blue rock called ringwoodite in the mantle. This subterranean ocean contains more water than all the planet's surface oceans combined and may provide insight into the origins of Earth's water. The findings, made in 2014, have resurfaced on social media, shedding light on the Earth's hidden water reserves and the possibility that oceans may have gradually oozed out of the planet's interior.

space-science2 years ago

"Mars' Massive Water Reservoir: A Game-Changer for Space Exploration"

The Mars Express mission has discovered a massive water reservoir, up to 3.7 km thick, within Mars's Medusae Fossae Formation, holding enough water to fill Earth's Red Sea. This finding challenges previous theories and suggests a water-rich past for Mars, with implications for future exploration. The discovery of extensive ice deposits near Mars's equator enriches our understanding of the planet and its potential for human exploration, offering promising prospects for scientific discovery.

science-and-technology2 years ago

"Massive 12-Billion-Year-Old Water Reservoir Unveiled in Cosmic Discovery"

Scientists at Caltech have discovered the largest reservoir of water ever detected in the universe, located in a quasar 30 billion trillion miles away. The water vapor mass is at least 140 trillion times more than all the water in Earth's oceans combined. This finding, observed when the universe was just 1.6 billion years old, highlights the pervasiveness of water throughout the universe. The discovery also emphasizes the benefits of observing in millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths, leading to the design of a 25-meter telescope to be built in Chile's Atacama Desert for further research.

science-and-technology2 years ago

Ancient Cosmic Water Found Adrift in Space

Scientists at Caltech have discovered the largest reservoir of water ever detected in the universe, located in a quasar 30 billion trillion miles away. The water vapor mass is at least 140 trillion times more than all the water in Earth's oceans combined. This finding, observed when the universe was just 1.6 billion years old, highlights the pervasiveness of water throughout the universe. The discovery also emphasizes the importance of observing in millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths, leading to the design of a 25-meter telescope called CCAT to further explore the early universe.

science-and-technology2 years ago

Ancient Cosmic Water Found Adrift in Space

Scientists at Caltech have discovered the largest reservoir of water ever detected in the universe, located in a quasar 30 billion trillion miles away. The water vapor mass is at least 140 trillion times more than all the water in Earth's oceans combined. This finding, observed when the universe was just 1.6 billion years old, highlights the pervasiveness of water throughout the universe. The discovery also emphasizes the importance of observing in millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths, leading to the design of a 25-meter telescope to be built in Chile's Atacama Desert.

science-and-technology2 years ago

Ancient Cosmic Water Found Adrift in Space

Scientists at Caltech have discovered the largest reservoir of water ever detected in the universe, located in a quasar 30 billion trillion miles away. The water vapor mass is at least 140 trillion times more than all the water in Earth's oceans combined. This finding, observed when the universe was just 1.6 billion years old, highlights the pervasiveness of water throughout the universe. The discovery also emphasizes the benefits of observing in millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths, leading to the design of a 25-meter telescope to be built in Chile's Atacama Desert.

astronomy2 years ago

"Unprecedented Discovery: Vast Water Reservoir Discovered Surrounding Distant Black Hole"

Astronomers have discovered the largest and most distant reservoir of water ever detected in the universe, located around a quasar 12 billion light-years away. This cosmic water source, surpassing the volume of all water on Earth by 140 trillion times, provides insights into the early stages of the universe. The discovery of water vapor in the early universe is a milestone in astronomical understanding. The construction of a 25-meter telescope in Chile, aimed at further unraveling the mysteries of the distant universe, has been temporarily halted due to insufficient funding.

science-and-technology2 years ago

Ancient Cosmic Water Found Adrift in Space

Scientists at Caltech have discovered the largest reservoir of water ever detected in the universe, located in a quasar 30 billion trillion miles away. The water vapor mass is at least 140 trillion times more than all the water in Earth's oceans combined. This finding, observed when the universe was just 1.6 billion years old, highlights the pervasiveness of water throughout the universe. The discovery also emphasizes the benefits of observing in millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths, leading to the design of a 25-meter telescope to be built in Chile's Atacama Desert for further research.

science-and-technology2 years ago

Ancient Cosmic Water Found Adrift in Space

Scientists at Caltech have discovered the largest reservoir of water ever detected in the universe, located in a quasar 30 billion trillion miles away. The water vapor mass is at least 140 trillion times more than all the water in Earth's oceans combined. This finding, observed when the universe was just 1.6 billion years old, highlights the pervasiveness of water throughout the universe. The discovery also emphasizes the importance of observing in millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths, leading to the design of a 25-meter telescope called CCAT to further explore the early universe.

science-and-technology2 years ago

Ancient Cosmic Water Found Adrift in Space

Scientists at Caltech have discovered the largest reservoir of water ever detected in the universe, located in a quasar 30 billion trillion miles away. The water vapor mass is at least 140 trillion times more than all the water in Earth's oceans combined. This finding, observed when the universe was just 1.6 billion years old, highlights the pervasiveness of water throughout the universe. The discovery also emphasizes the importance of observing in millimeter and submillimeter wavelengths, leading to the design of a 25-meter telescope called CCAT to further explore the early universe.

science2 years ago

Scientists Uncover Vast Subterranean Ocean Beneath Earth's Crust

Scientists have discovered a massive reservoir of water hidden beneath the Earth's crust, three times larger than all the oceans on the surface. This water is contained within a blue rock called ringwoodite in the Earth's mantle, 400 miles underground. The discovery was made by measuring seismic waves generated by earthquakes, which revealed the presence of water-containing ringwoodite. This finding could help explain the origin of Earth's water and suggests a whole-Earth water cycle. Further research is needed to determine if this water reservoir wraps around the entire planet.