Check valves allow water to flow in only one direction, preventing backflow and ensuring system efficiency Historically, ...

Nearly a year after the devastating fires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, residents and experts say the water problems that hindered firefighting leave several lessons.

Thankfully, my old boiler wasn’t too old and was performing the basics okay, although it never quite kept up with the house.

In a new Nature Physics study, researchers created particle-like so-called “vortex knots” inside chiral nematic liquid ...

In a new study published in Nature Physics, researchers have achieved the first experimental observation of a ...

You might have a frozen pipe if you turn on the faucet and only a trickle of water comes out. Here's what to do next.

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox From April 2026, Singapore mandates NEA-registered water heaters with at least a one-tick energy rating ...

A few years ago, my neighborhood went through an extended blackout, and I had to take a few ice cold showers during the cold weather, and that reminded me that I shouldn’t take hot water for granted.

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Heating water is one of the most energy-consuming and costly household tasks. According to the Department of Energy, it makes up roughly 18% of a standard home's monthly energy budget. And if you use ...

Technology is changing, public awareness is increasing, and the regulatory environment is in flux—we talk with Cala System’s CEO Michael Rigney on what the future has in store. Cala Systems is a ...

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