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INNOVATIVE WATER POLLUTION TECHNOLOGY
In 2025, U.S. researchers developed an air-conditioning system that stores cooling in a salt solution; a Miami simulation projected a 93% cut in peak electricity demand- India an innovation powerhouse; can showcase AI-led autonomous enterprise vision: SAP APAC President
- In 2025, researchers extracted superabsorbent gel from discarded diapers and tested it in sandy soil, where it showed water-retention potential similar to a commercial hydrogel
- Every day, 50,000 litres of polluted water flow from South Africa's Stiebeuel River into natural filter beds, where stones, sand and biochar clean it in 5 days, removing 99% of harmful bacteria and creating water for irrigationResearchers in South Africa are using a nature-based filtration system to treat polluted water from the Stiebeuel River in Franschhoek. At ...19 Aug, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
- This 16-year-old Canadian student built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that can detect tiny microplastics in waterThis 16-year-old built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that detects microplastics in water. The Canadian student created the turtle-i...18 Aug, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
- A road in Surrey could soon send its summer heat 100 metres beneath the surface, store it underground and bring it back during winter, turning geothermal energy into a defense against potholesWhat if roads could store summer heat and use it to prevent winter damage? A University of Surrey trial is exploring exactly that. Its geot...17 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
- 10th-grade student turns coconut husk into a natural filter that can remove microplastics from seawaterA 10th-grade student in Hawaii began with a project to filter polluted seawater using coconut husks. Her research later found naturally occ...17 Aug, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
- When the cloud gets thirsty: Should India make AI pay back its water debt?India's AI sector is poised to face a substantial challenge due to its increasing water demands for infrastructure, particularly as data ce...17 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- GS, the ultimate tech frontier to tap intoGenuine stupidity is presented as a revolutionary technology surpassing artificial intelligence. This concept requires no advanced infrastr...16 Aug, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
- Australian regional leader to visit India; trade, investment ties in focusNew South Wales Premier Chris Minns will lead an official delegation to New Delhi and Mumbai from August 31 to September 3 to deepen trade,...16 Aug, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- Morocco swapped scorching black asphalt for porous “sponge” pavement; the experimental surface ran up to 16°F cooler, offering cities a surprising new way to beat urban heatMorocco is testing permeable “sponge” pavement in selected urban areas of Marrakech and Agadir as cities look for ways to manage extreme he...15 Aug, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
- Oil spill affects 12 km of Oman coast, Masirah unaffected, state news agency saysIn a concerning development, oil pollution has stretched across nearly twelve kilometers of Oman's coastline. Fortunately, Masirah Island r...15 Aug, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
- Anti-rowdy squad to be set up in Bengaluru: Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar announces AI university, major projectsKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced a series of initiatives on Independence Day, including an anti-rowdy squad in Bengaluru, t...15 Aug, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
- End dependence days: What India should and should not buildCurrent government procurement policies can obstruct innovation, often favouring established firms. Furthermore, major Indian corporations ...15 Aug, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
- During research, Czech scientists built microscopic cleanup robots from 2 materials and tested them against plastic pollution. Now, the moving swarms remove about 94% of polystyrene and 89% of PET from contaminated waterCzech scientists have developed microscopic cleanup robots designed to capture microplastics in contaminated water and soil. Built from lay...15 Aug, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
- Treat, not trick, data centre waterIndia faces a significant potable water shortfall while treating only a fraction of its sewage. Treated sewage, currently discharged into w...14 Aug, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
- Deeptech fund Bluehill.VC raises Rs 408 crore for maiden frontier-tech fundChennai-based Bluehill.VC has raised Rs 408 crore for its initial deeptech venture fund. The firm has already deployed approximately Rs 100...13 Aug, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
- Iran calls for environmental safeguards for Strait of Hormuz amid oil pollution along Qeshm Island coastIran's foreign ministry spokesperson highlighted environmental concerns regarding oil pollution. Recent pollution along Qeshm Island shores...13 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
- Memphis AI data center fuels pollution fight in Black neighborhoodThe stench of rotten eggs and burning debris fills the air in Boxtown, a predominantly Black neighborhood in Memphis. Teenager Jasmine Bern...11 Aug, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
- IIT Guwahati develops 'E-Eye' for rapid detection of Cancer-causing heavy metals and other toxicantsIIT Guwahati researchers have developed an innovative optical sensing device for detecting water toxicants. This portable E-Eye device offe...08 Aug, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
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