Salt and water are literally natural companions, defining the very nature of our natural world, and indeed our own human existence. Nowhere is that more evident than at a remote location in the Peruvian Andes known as the Maras Salt Mines, or "Salineras de Maras" where salt has been extracted from water for centuries, creating a landscape unlike any other.
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Convention and common practice often exist to be challenged, says Steve Kenny. In his quest to understand how to consistently achieve superior water quality, he has come to what he views as a watershed opinion – one that will directly challenge the industry’s assumptions about filtration technology.
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The water molecule is one of the most intriguing known to science, with physical characteristics that literally and figuratively shape our world. But how much do we really know about the molecule that comprises roughly two thirds of our bodies? Here are some amazing molecular factoids.
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In September 2024, Watershape University organized a tour of Machu Picchu, the famous ruins nestled high in the Peruvian Andes. It was a dynamic journey of personal discovery with numerous fascinating revelations along the way, including the many ways the Incas controlled and utilized water. Here’s a look at one of the tour’s main highlights – a unique and mysterious place known as Tipón.
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The Manchac Swamp is far more than just a wetland; it is a place where history, culture, and nature converge to create one of Louisiana’s most mysterious places. Its legends of ghostly trains, voodoo curses, and menacing beasts are woven into the fabric of local folklore, while its natural aquatic beauty continues to captivate visitors from around the world.
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It’s the largest dam-removal project in U.S. history. The Klamath River, once controlled by four dams, is once again flowing free unimpeded by manmade structures after more than a century. Here’s a look at this massive undertaking, and why nature and people stand to benefit.
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The Horace E. Dodge and Son Memorial Fountain in Detroit sat dormant for at least a decade, leaving a visual and cultural void in the heart of the Motor City. Fortunately, an extensive renovation and technology upgrade restored the modernist masterpiece that once again represents the city’s spirit of invention and ingenuity.
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Swimming in Gravy