Nature often holds surprises that seem almost magical in the form of tiny adaptations, evolved over thousands of years, allowing some creatures to do things that leave us scratching our heads. These ...

The researchers found that a slightly curved meniscus allows more wave energy to pass through the barrier. Conversely, if the meniscus curves more steeply, it reduces the energy transported by the ...

When it did not stop raining even on the eve of Navratri in Mumbai, well into the third week of September, worry was writ ...

TAMPA, Fla. — As the dry season begins, the Tampa Bay area is already in a drought. To conserve water, water restrictions are taking effect on Friday, limiting residents from watering their lawn and ...

AUSTIN, Texas – Across the 140 days of the 89th Texas Legislature, lawmakers filed 11,503 Senate and House bills. By Sunday, June 22, which marked the final day for Gov. Greg Abbott to veto ...

The Hawaii golf course that hosts the PGA Tour's season opener was on its seventh day without irrigation water Thursday, a serious setback in its bid to save the Plantation course at Kapalua in time ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Drinking water from plastic bottles left in vehicles could slowly poison the body, health experts are warning. Research shows up to 80 percent of bottled water on the market today contains ...