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Hawaii on alert as powerful Hurricane Lowell approaches with 120 mph winds, dangerous flooding and possible mudslides; residents told to prepareHurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding to the islands. Authorities have issued warnings and urg...
In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. Now, it provides 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water daily, but does it harm marine life or raise cost of living?In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. It now supplies 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water ...
In 1960, Marlon Brando discovered Tetiaroa while filming 'Mutiny on the Bounty'. 66 years later, his 35-villa refuge now combines luxury with conservation and clean energyMore than 66 years after Marlon Brando first discovered Tetiaroa, the island's most enduring legacy may be the idea that paradise is someth...
In 2022, MIT researchers built a portable desalination unit that removed particles and salts at once, producing about 0.3 liters per hourMIT scientists created a portable device that turns seawater into safe drinking water. This compact system uses advanced processes to remov...
In June 2026, two tiny eyeless creatures smaller than sesame seeds were discovered in Japan’s hidden groundwater caves, scientists say the discovery could point to a much larger underground worldThe discovery does not prove that the Ryukyu Islands are home to countless undiscovered species living underground. However, it highlights ...
Since 1958, tidal groundwater has continued moving beneath Runit Dome in the Marshall Islands, where 85,000 cubic meters of radioactive material rest; now rising Pacific seas are raising questions about the future of the 115-meter-wide structureTidal groundwater moves freely beneath Runit Dome in the Marshall Islands. Built over a nuclear crater, the 115-meter concrete structure ho...
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....
In 2018, an Indonesian teenager’s floating fishing hut broke free during a storm; he drifted for 49 days as more than 10 ships passed without seeing himAn Indonesian teenager's remarkable survival story began when fierce winds snapped the ropes of his fishing platform, casting him into the ...
It’s cool, calm, collecting: Why data centres won’t cripple consumer availability of water and powerGlobal tech giants are investing billions in Indian data centers for digital sovereignty. These facilities are essential for India's nation...
How a 39-year-old California man survived over a month lost at sea with no water, limited food and a makeshift boat repairA California man survived over a month alone at sea after his sailboat suffered major damage. He improvised repairs using available materia...
Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: “Wealth is like seawater: the more we drink, the...” — A timeless wisdom lesson on money, success, happiness, human desire, and the hidden trap of never feeling enoughQuote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer reveals a powerful truth about wealth, success, and happiness. Modern research shows rising income ...
WABAG bags Rs 4,400 cr seawater desalination project in Tamil NaduVa Tech Wabag has won a Rs 4,400-crore ($599m) seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) project in Tamil Nadu as part of a joint venture with Metito...
This is how Saudi Arabia’s NEOM is working towards sustainable water management and treatmentNEOM intends to use innovative technology and renewable energy to produce entirely carbon-free products, while promoting a systematic under...
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...
- New method purifies salty water with less energy
New York, Jan 3 (IANS) Providing safer drinking water to those in need may become a little easier as researchers have developed a new desal...
- Hitachi offers innovative solutions to water-related problems
Hitachi comprises of water systems like seawater desalination system, water treatment, sewage water recycling, industrial waste water treat...
Desalination plant to come up in GopalpurIREL has planned to install a 5 MLD capacity plant to meet the industrial and potable drinking water requirements for its Odisha Sands Comp...