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ATMOSPHERIC WATER HARVESTING
German scientists created a sponge-like material that could pull 1.8 liters of drinking water from dry air every day, turning desert air into a potential drinking-water source- For more than 400 years, the Gulf of Maine has anchored New England's fishing heritage; today, warming waters are bringing black sea bass into one of the planet's fastest-warming marine ecosystems
- In the 1950s, a Soviet engineer proposed damming the Bering Strait and pumping the ocean to melt the Arctic, a deliberate plan to thaw the top of the world and warm Siberia
- Rice, oilseed, pulses prices rise as Kharif crop sowing declinesRetail prices are rising due to reduced sowing of key kharif crops. Inflation has increased for rice, oilseeds, and major pulses in June. A...15 Jul, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
- Sahara vs Great Green Wall: An 8,000-km green belt is being built across Africa's Sahel region; aims to stop desert expansionAfrica's Great Green Wall is an 8,000-kilometre restoration initiative stretching from Senegal to Djibouti, aimed at reversing decades of d...05 Jul, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
- On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and droughtSantorini's famed vineyards face a crisis as extreme heat and drought decimate ancient vines, driving up grape prices and slashing wine pro...29 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
- Strawberry Moon 2026 Is TONIGHT and Mercury Retrograde Begins Today: 5 Zodiac Signs Feel It MostTwo of astrology's most talked-about events are colliding today, June 29, 2026 and the sky is already responding. The Strawberry Moon 2026 ...29 Jun, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
- India monsoon starts almost 40% short as El Niño upends weatherIndia's monsoon has begun with a significant 40% deficit in rainfall, threatening crucial crops like rice and soybeans. The El Niño phenome...18 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
- This jacket can turn air into drinking water, producing nearly 1 liter a dayA revolutionary jacket from the University of Texas at Austin can now generate drinking water from the air. This innovative wearable uses s...17 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- No rivers, no wells, no rain needed: How a Nobel Prize-winning scientist's invention produces up to 1,000 litres of drinking water daily from thin airOmar Yaghi Water-From-Air Innovation: Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has helped develop a groundbreaking machine that can produce c...04 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
- Fears of hunger overwhelm a Central American village as El Nino approachesVillagers in Cunen, Guatemala, confront a severe drought. The looming El Nino weather pattern intensifies fears of widespread hunger. Local...04 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
- No AC needed! What is this 'smart paint' developed by scientists that reflects 97% of sunlight & even collects water from air?Scientists have developed an experimental "smart paint" that reflects up to 97% of sunlight, significantly cooling surfaces and reducing th...31 May, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
- This solar-powered device turns moisture from the air into drinking water and could help off-grid communities facing water shortagesScientists have developed solar-powered devices that harvest drinking water directly from the atmosphere, even in arid conditions. These of...12 May, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
- ICICI Bank deploys atmospheric water generators across key officesThe move is in line with ICICI Bank’s broader ESG goals and reduces dependency on bottled water for over 4,200 employees29 Apr, 2025, 03.16 PM IST
- How a Bengaluru techie has helped 300 apartments in the city reduce tanker dependency during water crisisAmid Bengaluru’s ongoing water crisis, a techie has implemented an innovative solution that has helped 300 apartment complexes reduce their...14 Mar, 2025, 08.07 PM IST
- The future is here: You may soon be able to turn sunlight into fuel or harvest water from airA tool to predict building collapses two weeks in advance is also being developed.21 Sep, 2018, 12.01 PM IST
- A portable device to harvest 38 litres of water from airIt could take the form of a backpack, or even be placed onto a rolling train where the water could be collected and delivered to communitie...27 Aug, 2018, 09.00 AM IST
- Potable water from air? New device may make it possibleBengaluru, April 18 (IANS) New research promises a potential new technology for sustainable harvesting of drinking water -- from air.18 Apr, 2017, 10.30 AM IST
- Australian govt partner with Tata group for $1.5 million prizeThe open challenge is for creative thinkers with new ideas to showcase use of technology in improving affordable access to clean water in h...31 Jan, 2017, 10.26 AM IST
- River inter-linking to be taken up come what may: M Venkaiah Naidu"There will be voices in democracy, let there be. We have to take up river linking on a priority basis come what may," he said.13 Jan, 2015, 05.05 PM IST
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