Yale Environment 360

Decades later, a Yale chemist’s water simulations continue to make waves

One of the most influential science studies of all time started with a modest minicomputer, some simulated boxes of water molecules, and a grand vision for computer-aided chemistry. The year was 1982.
Phys.org

A new framework could transform national flood prediction

When severe weather strikes, the National Weather Service's (NWS) Office of Water Prediction (OWP) makes critical flood forecasts with the National Water Model. Despite improvements over time, the ...
The Conversation

Handpumps bring water to rural African communities, but many are broken – study models how best to maintain them

A functioning water pump in Malawi. Courtesy Michael Caterina. In rural sub-Saharan Africa, access to clean drinking water often depends on a simple technology: the handpump. These manually operated ...