The Universal Solvent: Dissolving and Solving for the Conservation of Water

Christopher Dignam, Jay Ramadan

  •  Year : 2025
  •  Vol : 3
  •  Issue : 2
  •  Page : 102-117
Water is frequently described as the universal solvent due to its exceptional capacity to dissolve, suspend, and extract a wide range of substances. Molecular versatility renders water indispensable for sustaining life and facilitating the movement of chemicals and nutrients through terrestrial, atmospheric, and biological systems. Although water serves as a life-sustaining medium, global conservation efforts necessitate innovative and increasingly sophisticated approaches to ensure the continued availability of freshwater resources. The present study examines the fundamental properties of water, analyzes the socio-cultural factors influencing freshwater demand, and highlights emerging scientific and technological advancements designed to strengthen water conservation. The study offers insight into how water-focused content can serve as a rich foundation for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teaching and learning across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Curricular exemplars are provided, including aquaponics, urban agriculture, and rainwater harvesting, which can be implemented across the entire educational spectrum, from early childhood through higher education. The study concludes with recommendations to support sustainable water management and guide the development of robust STEM programmatic offerings.
Cite this Article As : Dignam, C., & Ramadan, J. (2025). The universal solvent: Dissolving and solving for the conservation of water. Edutech Research, 3(2), 102-117.

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The Universal Solvent: Dissolving and Solving for the Conservation of Water, Research Article,
, Vol. 3 (2)
Received : 22.11.2025, Accepted : 11.12.2025 , Published Online : 22.12.2025
Edutech Research
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