A refined mathematical model is now capable of predicting carbon inputs and outputs for freshwater lakes around the world, according to new research from INSTAAR’s Isabella Oleksy and collaborators.

An interesting phenomenon is unfolding at the top of the world. Lakes on the Tibetan Plateau — sitting at more than 14,700 feet above sea level — are refilling, bucking lake-drying trends elsewhere on ...

Was geology one of your favorite subjects in school? Have you ever wondered if life can exist, and maybe even thrive, thousands of feet beneath the water's surface? If so, then you are in luck. We ...

Some of the most picturesque, famous lakes have tourists flocking to them by the thousands each year. Many are easy to reach and not too far off the beaten path. Whereas, some of the most beautiful ...

As nations grapple with the threats posed by human-induced climate change, global warming is jeopardizing the world’s most precious resources including North America’s Great Lakes. The Great Lakes are ...

Around the islands inside Lake Victoria, Tanzania, two new species of fish are on the hunt for snails. Omar via Unsplash In Lake Victoria, the largest tropical lake in the world, rocky outcrops ...

Ahead of the World Lake Day on 27 August, it’s prime time to look beyond Croatia’s famous beaches and discover other shimmering treasures. Just over a two-hour flight from the UK, Croatia offers an ...