The basic idea is this: you heat water (liquid), turn it into water vapor (gas), and then collect the condensation with the help of ice (solid). It's like going back to high school science class.

Have you heard of the water cycle? In the water cycle, the sun heats liquid water and turns it into a gas called water vapor. This process is called evaporation. When the water evaporates, it leaves ...

The gist is this: You heat water (liquid), turn it into water vapor (gas), then collect the condensation with the aid of ice (solid). It's like middle school science class all over again.

Why are there water advisories related to neighborhoods burned by the Palisades and Eaton fire? Here's a guide to ...