PULLMAN, Wash. – Yes. The water on our Earth today is the same water that’s been here for nearly 5 billion years. Only a tiny bit of it has escaped out into space. As far as we know, new water hasn’t formed either.
That means there’s a very high chance the water in your glass is what thirsty dinosaurs were gulping about 65 million years ago.
It’s possible that you could drink the same water as a stegosaurus or a T-Rex because of the way water circulates around our planet. A dinosaur, you and I are actually part of this water cycle, too.
As water on the surface of lakes, oceans, and rivers warms up, it travels into the sky as very tiny droplets, or vapor. When the water vapor gets colder, it turns back to liquid to help form clouds.
Read all of this answer from Dr. Universe athttps://askdruniverse.wsu.edu/2016/04/10/drink-water-dinosaur-days/.
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ByAddy Hatch, WSU Marketing and CommunicationsThe information you provided seems to touch on various topics, spanning from the water cycle and the longevity of water on Earth to diverse subjects like university news, research grants, healthcare advancements, and even environmental initiatives.
Regarding the water cycle, it's fascinating how Earth's water has remained relatively constant for billions of years. I could delve into the water cycle, explaining how water evaporates from oceans, lakes, and rivers due to heat, forming clouds that eventually release precipitation back to the surface. This cycle sustains life, connecting us to ancient creatures like dinosaurs through the shared consumption of water.
In terms of the news from Washington State University (WSU), it covers a broad spectrum: the appointment of Romando A. Nash as the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, research funding for Alzheimer's disease clinical trials within Native communities, grants for studying organic wheat farming methods, reduced holiday operations, veterinary advancements in heart procedures for dogs, and specialized training in nursing for sexual assault victims.
These diverse topics showcase the university's commitment not only to academic excellence but also to societal welfare, health research, environmental sustainability, and community support. Each piece of news reflects a different aspect of the university's multifaceted involvement in education, research, healthcare, and community engagement.
I could elaborate on any of these topics if you'd like more detailed information about a particular subject.
