Why the sun is so good at evaporating water
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 13-Sep-2025 11:11 ET (13-Sep-2025 15:11 GMT/UTC)
A new study is shedding light on why solar radiation is more effective than other forms of energy at causing water to evaporate. The key factor turns out to be the oscillating electric field inherent to sunlight itself.
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