The study looked at how water moves through soil when applied intermittently from a single point on the surface. They found that the way water spreads horizontally and vertically in the soil follows a specific pattern over time. Intermittent watering reduced water infiltration sideways while keeping the water distribution in the soil relatively unchanged. Compared to continuous watering, intermittent watering led to a more dynamic increase in soil water content. This means that applying water intermittently can help control how water moves through the soil, which could be useful for managing water in agricultural or environmental settings.