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Water

A National Lakes Assessment volunteer tests the transparency of a lake in 2012.

The Murky Future of America's Lakes

Where have all the blue lakes gone?

Cara Giaimo August 30, 2018

The Faroese Nykur

The Nykur of Sørvágsvatn

In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.

A sleek side view of the farm, with the shrubby cow garden on top.

All Aboard the World's First Floating Dairy Farm

More sustainable food production may call for plopping cows on the water.

Abbey Perreault August 22, 2018

Marimo balls in an aquarium.

An Adorable Algae Ball Mystery Has Been Solved

Sometimes marimo float, and sometimes they sink. But why?

Cara Giaimo August 22, 2018

Howick Falls.

Howick, South Africa

Howick Falls

Local lore says a serpent-like beast lurks in the deep basin below the falls.

A Target bag rests on the surface of Walden Pond. Part of S.B. Walker's 2017 photo series, "Walden."

What Is Walden Pond?

Its cultural meaning may be calcified—but off the page, it's changing fast.

Cara Giaimo August 10, 2018

Bufones de Arenillas

Bufones de Arenillas

Stormy conditions send jets of seawater bursting through holes in the cliffs.

The tunnel through the limestone rock.

San Lawrenz, Malta

The Inland Sea

The fishing boats that moor in this small lagoon enter and leave through a tunnel to the sea.

Cool, There's Water on Mars. But Does It Make Good Pickles?

What would happen if briny Martian liquid met an Earthling cucumber?

Sarah Laskow August 1, 2018

Oakland, California

Cleveland Cascade

A restored 1920s cascade stairway provides one of the best views of Oakland's Lake Merritt.

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Why Is This Lake in Australia Bright Pink?

President Obama has become a symbol for a destination that predates him by over 1,000 years.

Unzen-shi, Japan

Obama Onsen

Japan's hottest hot spring has a memorable name.

Excelsior, Minnesota

The Steamboat Minnehaha

This vintage "streetcar boat" lay at the bottom of Lake Minnetonka until the 1980s.

Artistic impression of the Mars Express spacecraft probing Mars and of Planum Australe.

Found: Liquid Water on Mars

It's probably about five times as briny as the Dead Sea.

Sarah Laskow July 25, 2018

Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory

One of the world's premier laboratories for hydraulic engineering research takes full advantage of the water's power.

Various plants grow within the underwater farm.

Nemo's Garden

The world's first underwater farm is home to more than 700 plants.

Chicago’s Last Waterfall Is About to Disappear

It's four feet high and bad for fish.

Cara Giaimo July 18, 2018

Workers spinning the ferry.

Isle of Skye, Scotland

MV Glenachulish, Glenelg Skye Ferry

The last manually operated turntable ferry in the world.