Both the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers remain above recommended nitrate levels, at 12.25 mg/L and 13.99 mg/L, respectively.

FARGO — We are taught very early in school that water boils at 212 degrees, turning the liquid water into vapor. We are also taught the water cycle and how water evaporates. But if we think ...

Scientists have long known that sunlight is incredibly good at making water evaporate. In fact, it’s more effective than ...

Green light means “go.” That might apply to evaporating water molecules too. Visible light, especially that of a greenish hue, might spur water to evaporate, researchers report in the Nov. 7 ...

Boiling water thrown into the air can cause serious burns to anyone in its path. You must stop scalding the air with boiling water. ... Evaporation and convection currents must be considered.

This makes the water hotter (the new boiling point is increased to about 216° F, as opposed to the standard 212° F for unsalted water), but it still doesn’t make it boil faster.

As water in a pot or other container approaches the boiling point, numerous bubbles form along the bottom of that container. The greater the number of bubbles, the more efficient the boiling ...