We present insights into the nature of structural heterogeneities in liquid water by characterizing the empty space within the hydrogen bond network. Using molecular dynamics simulations, we show that density fluctuations create regions of empty space characterized by a diverse morphology – from spherical to fractal-like voids. These voids allow for the identification of low and high density patches of the liquid, encompassing short (0.3-0.5 nm) as well as long (1-2 nm) length-scales. In addition, we show that the formation of these patches is coupled to collective fluctuations involving the topology of hydrogen-bonded rings of water molecules. In particular, water molecules in the high density patches tend to be slightly more tetrahedral – which is consistent with the predictions of the hydrophobic effect.
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