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17 gallons of Atlantic fog can become drinking water in 24 hours as Morocco’s mountain nets capture moisture above the Anti-Atlas, then gravity carries it downhill to homes where families once walked hours for waterIn southwestern Morocco, Atlantic fog is being transformed into drinking water through a network of specialized mesh nets on Mt. Boutmezgui...
In 2008, Michigan arborist David Milarch began cloning ancient coast redwoods from old stumps, preserving genetics nearly erased by loggingDavid Milarch clones ancient redwood stumps, preserving vital genetic material. These cuttings grow into saplings through micropropagation ...
Warren Buffett's way to distinguish a great investor from a lucky one. Which one are you?In a bull market, everyone looks like a genius. Warren Buffett, having just booked what he believed was the largest one-year gain any Ameri...
Delhi government announces major boost for Kanwar Camps, financial assistance enhanced, large camps to receive up to Rs 15 LakhThe Delhi government plans to significantly increase financial aid for Kanwar camps. Assistance for larger camps operating longer will see ...
How to remove years of dust from a bathroom exhaust fan in minutesDusty bathroom exhaust fans pose a significant fire risk and contribute to mold. Cleaning these fans is a quick and easy maintenance task f...
Scientists thought the world's tallest trees would be the first to die in drought; New study reveals astonishing survival secret hidden inside their trunksA new study has revealed that giant dipterocarp trees have evolved highly efficient water transport systems that help them move water throu...
In 1991, 8 people shut themselves for 2 years inside an airtight Arizona dome, and the walls quietly swallowed their oxygen for 475 days before anyone figured out whyEight individuals entered Biosphere 2 in 1991, aiming to live in a self-contained ecosystem for two years. Unexpectedly, oxygen levels plum...
Quote of the Day by William Wordsworth: ‘Be mild, and cleave to gentle things, thy glory…’ - why your happiness shouldn't depend on another person’s decisionFacing life's uncertainties, especially in troubled relationships, can leave us seeking solace. Poet William Wordsworth's timeless wisdom s...
From flowers that smell rotten to trees with red 'blood': 7 strange plants you won’t believe exist on EarthNature presents astonishing plants that seem otherworldly. From the Rafflesia arnoldii, a giant flower smelling of decay, to the Welwitschi...
Turn fog into water: How these women are using an incredible technique to survive in harsh, dry mountainsIn Morocco’s drought-hit Anti-Atlas Mountains, women are changing lives by turning fog into clean drinking water. Using giant mesh nets ins...
As the desert advances in Morocco, women are scaling mountains to capture water from fogIn Morocco's Aït Baâmrane region, women once trekked for hours daily to fetch water. Now, giant mesh nets on Mt. Boutmezguida capture Atlan...
Railways deploy close to 20,000 Fog PASS devices for smooth train run: SourcesApproximately 19,700 GPS-based navigation devices known as Fog PASS are aiding loco pilots in operating trains with minimal disruptions due...
IIT Guwahati researchers develop an efficient method to harvest drinking water from airA research team led by Dr. Uttam Manna, Associate Professor, Chemistry department and Centre of Nanotechnology, IIT Guwahati, along with hi...
IIT Guwahati researchers develop efficient method to harvest drinking water from airAccording to the team, the researchers have used the concept of chemically patterned SLIPS for the first time, to effectively harvest water...
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...
Why fog delays didn’t trigger chaos at railway stationThis service was conceived by Delhi division of NR in Sept and commissioned through the Centre for Railway Information Systems in Nov, befo...
UP, Bihar, West Bengal see more fog than NCRWhen it comes to fog in north India, the large number of flight cancellations helps keep the spotlight firmly on New Delhi.
Pollution to be blamed for cold wave in North IndiaExperts said in cold air pollutants accumulate in the atmosphere, especially in the absence of wind, pushing up air pollution levels.
Over 600 flights affected due to worst fog in 8 yearsThe worst fog of the last eight years has affected the schedule of over 600 domestic and international flights at Delhi airport, causing in...
Fog badly disrupts air traffic, 150 flights affectedA heavy blanket of fog forced authorities to suspend flight movement at the IGI Airport for around three hours, leading to delay and divers...