Infrastructure

In the heart of Texas, beneath the sprawling landscapes, lies the Wolfcamp shale, a formation that has become a focal point for energy extraction and storage. This shale, like many others, acts as a caprock, confining fluids such as CO2, nuclear wast

In the heart of Taipei, a city that has seen dramatic urban growth and consequent groundwater challenges, a groundbreaking study is reshaping how we think about sustainable water management. Led by Shao-Hung Lin from the Department of Geosciences at

In the heart of the Sierra Nevada, a new machine learning approach is revolutionizing how we understand and predict snow cover, with significant implications for the energy sector. Shalini Mahanthege, a statistician from the University of Missouri, h

In the heart of Australia, a vast, hidden resource sustains industries and communities: the Great Artesian Basin (GAB), one of the world’s largest confined aquifer systems. Understanding the health of this water source is crucial, especially for sect

In the heart of China, a vast plain stretches out, a critical region for agriculture and industry, but also a hotspot for groundwater depletion. The North China Plain, an area roughly the size of England, has long been a focus for water management st

In the heart of Brazil’s Northeast region, a century-long battle against drought has shaped the landscape and the lives of its inhabitants. This struggle has also driven an unprecedented expansion of reservoirs, transforming the hydrology of the regi

In the quest to understand and manage Earth’s water resources, scientists have long relied on satellite missions like GRACE and GRACE-FO to monitor changes in terrestrial water storage. However, the uncertainty inherent in these measurements has pose

In the heart of Brazil, a country that cradles a significant portion of the world’s freshwater resources, a groundbreaking study is shedding new light on the intricate dance between climate, landscape, and streamflow. Led by André Almagro from the Fa