Got a question about survival? Send it to Backpacker. I’ve always heard that hikers should “drink to their thirst,” but how long does it take for the body to absorb water into the system after ...

Understanding the hydration kinetics and water absorption in grains is fundamental to optimizing food processing, storage, and nutritional quality. This process involves the uptake and distribution of ...

Contrary to common belief, the greenhouse effect may have more to do with water in our atmosphere than gases such as carbon dioxide Extreme variations in local weather and the seasons make it easy for ...

Storms over the Southern Ocean help the ocean absorb more heat. Climate models may miss this, which affects future climate ...