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Ohio State Works to Advance Global Water Access in Honduras
In a concerted effort to support the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and tackle one of the 14 Grand Challenges in Engineering outlined by the National Academy for Engineering, a…
Striving for Water Equity in the Navajo Nation
The residents of the Navajo Nation, amidst Arizona's picturesque landscapes, embody the Navajo people's deep connection with their ancestral land. However, despite the serene environment, a…
Revolutionary Technology in Ohio Destroys Toxic PFAS in Firefighting Foams
Firefighters in Ohio have been utilizing aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) to combat oil and gas fires since the 1960s; however, Ohio is now revolutionizing how it handles toxic materials by…
Water Consumption and Climate Change Driving Global Groundwater Declines
Farmers often depend on groundwater for irrigation, particularly during periods of low rainfall. However, the depletion of this vital resource can significantly reduce agricultural productivity…
Koloma's Revolutionary Clean Energy Venture Attracts More Funding
Koloma, a Denver-based startup specializing in extracting geologic hydrogen from natural underground deposits, has successfully raised $245.7 million in its most recent funding round, days after…
Redefining the Natural Water Towers: The Overlooked Lifelines of Africa
Africa faces significant challenges related to water scarcity, with its vast population having access to a fraction of the world's freshwater resources. Despite this, the continent is home to…
Collaborative Efforts of Ohio State Engineers and University of Dodoma Students to Address Marwa's Water Crisis
An article published this past fall in the College of Engineering Communications highlighted the invaluable experience engineering students gain from the Global Capstone Design course, community-…
AI-Powered Search for Potential Natural Hydrogen Reservoirs Beneath the Earth's Surface
Scientists at The Ohio State University's Byrd Center have pioneered a deep-learning model to spot surface features associated with subsurface deposits of naturally occurring free hydrogen. These…
Mountains' Influence on El Niño-Driven Winter Precipitation: Leveraging 150 Years of Data for Western Water Forecasting
A recent study featured in Ohio State News has shed light on the effects of mountainous terrain on precipitation changes in western North America, influenced by El Niño and La Niña…