The demise of coal mining in the Lackawanna valley 65 years ago also stopped the pumping of water out of the deep, underground mines. With pumps turned off, water soon filled the labyrinth of tunnels ...

The Department of Water and Sanitation in South Africa is implementing new regulations for borehole drilling to manage water resources effectively, amid growing concerns over water scarcity and commun ...

US nuclear waste disposal company Deep Isolation has announced the launch of its multi-year, full-scale, at-depth deep ...

Deep Isolation’s Universal Canister System will be utilized in the Demonstration Program, has been extensively tested, and is ...

Much of mining involves digging and drilling holes in the ground. Often, these holes need inspecting, but [Dean Harty] found that existing borehole inspection solutions weren’t up to snuff. Resolution ...

The pandemic has certainly slowed America and the world to a crawl. But we will get back to some form of a working society, hopefully with a better perspective on what’s important. The temporary drop ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world's hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. How will you be celebrating on May 24, the 44th anniversary of ...

Labour MP Geoffrey Robinson has been criticised for using a borehole to beat drought restrictions. But if he can have one, what about everyone else? The owner of a 10-acre estate, Geoffrey Robinson ...