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DESALINATION TECHNOLOGY
In 2019, KAUST researcher modeled 1 insect cuticle to create gas-entrapping pores. 7 years later, clean water facilities deploy 2 distinct hydrophobic membranes to desalinate seawater cheaply without chemical waste- In a 2026 study, scientists found enough lithium and magnesium in just 0.1% of the ocean to last 50,000 years. Now, an Olympic pool of seawater exposes the huge gap between abundance and accessibility
- MIT researchers redesigned ordinary fog nets, changing the mesh and coating, to extract drinking water from air in some of Earth's driest regions
- After nearly 6 years of research, HKU scientists created steel that survives 1,700 mV in seawater, potentially replacing titanium parts and cutting structural material costs 40 times for green hydrogenGreen hydrogen has a costly weakness. Its equipment can depend on expensive titanium to survive harsh electrochemical conditions. Scientist...17 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
- Andaman admin seeks firms to explore feasibility of AI data centre in Great NicobarThe Andaman and Nicobar administration seeks private companies for green AI data centres. Companies can explore feasibility for facilities ...14 Aug, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
- In 1977, a Saudi prince towed a chunk of Alaskan iceberg to Iowa and served 4,000-year-old ice to guests. Decades later, his bizarre plan to ship icebergs for drinking water is attracting serious engineering interestA Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs for freshwater in 1977. Engineering challenges prevented this ambitious plan from becoming reality....12 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- Why is a proposed US-Saudi nuclear pact causing alarm in Washington and the Middle East?The Trump administration supports a nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia. This agreement allows uranium enrichment and spent fuel processing by R...22 Jul, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
- US bombs Iranian ports and cities; Tehran retaliates with attacks on US sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and JordanUS and Iranian forces exchanged strikes for the tenth consecutive night. Iran-aligned Houthis threatened a naval blockade against Saudi Ara...21 Jul, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
- Ships, Steel, Submarines and now, Servers: How Visakhapatnam is becoming India's new AI gold rushVisakhapatnam is building over 6GW of AI data centre capacity by 2030. Major companies like Google and Reliance are investing significantly...21 Jul, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
- Will Sensex, Nifty extend gains on Monday? Q1 earnings, global tech selloff among 6 factors to steer D-St this weekDalal Street ended the week on a strong note, with the Sensex and Nifty gaining over 1% on Friday. Investors will track six key market trig...19 Jul, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
- Tech selloff weighs on European shares ahead of ECB meeting next weekEuropean stocks edged lower Friday, influenced by a global tech sell-off and Middle East tensions. Investors await the European Central Ban...18 Jul, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
- A pail of water may unleash India's ₹20 lakh crore opportunityIndia faces a significant water crisis, with demand projected to double supply by 2030, creating a massive ₹20 lakh crore investment opport...30 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
- Water crisis ahead? PL Capital says water deficit creates Rs 20 lakh cr infra opportunity, picks 3 stocksIndia's widening water deficit could create an infrastructure investment opportunity worth over Rs 20 lakh crore over the next decade, acco...30 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
- Forget power: The unquenchable AI thirst propelling water stocks up to 45%India's water sector is experiencing a surge, with stocks like Shakti Pumps and VA Tech Wabag jumping up to 45% in a month. This rally is f...25 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
- Chennai Petroleum Corporation gets Navratna status, becomes 28th such CPSEChennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL) has achieved Navratna status, a significant upgrade granting it greater financial and operational ...19 Jun, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
- Forget AI and EVs: Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath spots next big billion-dollar opportunity hidden in India’s biggest problemNikhil Kamath water business idea: India's rapid growth in water-intensive sectors like agriculture, nuclear energy, pharmaceuticals, and d...19 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
- VA Tech WABAG bags Rs 2,700 cr sea water desalination plant order from Saudi Water AuthorityVA Tech WABAG has secured a USD 317 million contract from Saudi Water Authority to set up a 300 million litres per day desalination plant i...06 Sep, 2024, 04.15 PM IST
- Inside the world's biggest water desalination plants in Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia produces the most amount of brine, at 22% of the world's total. At al-Jubail, the world's largest desalination plant which mak...13 Oct, 2020, 04.59 PM IST
- NTPC, IRCTC ink pact to set up Rail Neer unit at Simhadri power plantAccording to the statement, the facility will utilise patented Flash Desalination Technology (FDT) developed by NTPC Energy Technology Rese...05 Oct, 2018, 07.14 PM IST
- China's collateral damage in the business of fresh waterThere is but one wrinkle in the $4-billion plant: The desalted water costs twice as much to produce as it sells for.27 Oct, 2011, 06.18 AM IST
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