by Liam Smith | Nov 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
Look around, you are surrounded by metal objects. All those objects feel solid right? Then how do metals that feel so solid dissolve into water? Metals can be dissolved into water through a process known as metal-water reaction or metal corrosion. When a metal comes...
by Liam Smith | Nov 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
Why is water called water? Well, our modern word “water” comes from its historical linguistic evolution and the development of human languages. The term “water” can be traced back through Old English (“wæter”), Middle English...
by Liam Smith | Sep 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
India has one of the world’s fastest growing economies. In the middle of rapid industrialization, India’s economy is well on its way to harnessing the power of the world’s largest population. By converting poor and rural workers into low-wage low-skill workers in...
by Liam Smith | Sep 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery along the banks of the River Nile—an ancient structure that is now recognized as the oldest hydraulics system of its kind. Dating back approximately 4,500 years, this remarkable find provides a captivating glimpse...
by Liam Smith | Sep 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Yttrium is a rare earth metal with an atomic number of 39 and the chemical symbol Y. It is a transition metal on the periodic table and possesses a metallic silver luster. It is ductile and moderately reactive and also has a high melting point. Yttrium is never found...
by Liam Smith | Sep 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
California’s watersheds play a critical role in shaping the state’s water resources, ecosystems, and communities. From the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the sun-soaked deserts of the south, California’s diverse watersheds are vital to its...
