Science Proves Being Near A Waterfall Makes You Happy The rushing blue water plummeting over rocky outcrops, the thunderous yet soothing sounds, the awe-inspiring wonders of nature-it is no wonder people seek out waterfalls. However, recent studies are now proving that simply being near a waterfall not only makes you feel happier but also increases energy and productivity. Related: How Ocean Warming is Impacting The 2020 Hurricane Season It […] Brains Emily Crofton | August 13, 2020 1 Comment
Korolev Crater: Stunning New Footage of Huge Icy Martian Lake The European Space Agency has released stunning new footage of a huge icy Martian lake. The lake is found in the Korolev crater which is located in Mars’ northern lowlands. The crater was created by an asteroid impact, and its unique shape helps preserve the ice. The European Space Agency, or ESA, captured the footage of the Korolev crater using […] Lynn Barlow | July 9, 2020 0 Comments
Brain Post: 8 Weird Facts About Water You Didn’t Know Water is weird. Everyone knows the chemical symbol for water is H2O, and that all living things need water to survive. Here are eight facts about weird water that you might not know! 1. Water is alien. All water on earth arrived as ice on asteroids and comets from space. 2. All water on earth has been recycled through animals, […] Brains Lynn Barlow | June 12, 2020 5 Comments
Cold Water Immersion Safety Information With the last of the snow melting in the Sierra and across the country, skiers and snowboarders are taking to the water: surfing, paddling, swimming, cliff jumping, boating, or just plain floating. After a season of sending and getting rowdy in the snow, we usually think of summer water sports as fun, safe substitutes for our winter activities, and to […] Roger Romani | May 29, 2020 0 Comments
Tahoe Water Suppliers Earn National Drinking Water Award The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has recognized the Tahoe Water Suppliers Association (TWSA) with the coveted 2020 Exemplary Source Water Protection Award. TWSA demonstrated the highest level of protection and preservation of the Lake Tahoe watershed, the region’s primary water source for residents. “The TWSA members and staff are so incredibly excited to receive this North American award. It’s a […] SnowBrains | May 2, 2020 0 Comments
Construction Begins on The Largest Wetland Restoration Project in the History of the Lake Tahoe Basin The California Tahoe Conservancy announced Tuesday that they’ve begun construction on restoring the Upper Truckee River Marsh, the largest wetland restoration project in the history of the Lake Tahoe Basin, according to the Tahoe Daily Tribune. The marsh is a popular recreation area and home to over 600 acres of wetlands which serve as a natural filter for pollutants that […] SnowBrains | May 2, 2020 0 Comments
‘Megadrought’ in Western U.S. Could Be Worse Than Any in Past 1,200 Years Human-caused climate change appears to be the cause of a “megadrought” emerging in the western U.S., according to a study published on Thursday, April 16 in Science Magazine. Scientists are saying the nearly-20-year drought is almost as bad or worse than any in the past 1,200 years. The abstract from the study published in Science Magazine reads: Severe and persistent […] SnowBrains | April 23, 2020 0 Comments
Missing Kayaker’s Body Found in Colorado: Drone Footage Led to His Discovery Sad news out of Trinidad, Colorado: a kayaker, who went missing on Monday, April 6, was found dead last week submerged beneath the waters of a local lake. Apparently, witnesses saw the kayaker capsize and then disappear, OutThere Colorado reports. The kayaker’s disappearance commenced what would turn into a multi-day search on North Lake, west of Trinidad, Colorado. Search efforts conducted […] SnowBrains | April 16, 2020 0 Comments
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