A scientist in Turkey has simulated eight PV-supported hybrid atmospheric water harvesting systems and compared their performances. They were all considered to operate with R1233zd(E), R1234yf, and ...

Hot air holds more moisture than cold air. That simple truth, while familiar to anyone who’s used a blow dryer or walked ...

MIT engineers have created an atmospheric water harvester that can generate fresh water in any location, including extreme ...

A patch of the Atlantic Ocean just south of Greenland is cooling while much of the world warms. The origin of this "cold blob ...

The first run of Spout atmospheric water generators, set to ship this fall, has already sold out, and a second run is on its way, the company told The Cool Down. "We underestimated the demand for ...

By discovering carbonate rocks, NASA's Mars rovers may have unlocked the key to understanding the fate of the Red Planet's climate.

How atmospheric rivers cause flooding. Atmospheric rivers move huge amounts of water through the air above us—and dump rain and snow on land.

In recent years, "atmospheric river" has become used much more frequently in scientific papers and in media coverage. According to experts who study climate and weather, a few reasons may explain why.