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...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Beyond KGF and Toxic: Rocking Star Yash’s lesser-known connection with farming, farmland and life close to natureRocking Star Yash has a lesser-known connection with farming and rural life. He owns around 80 acres of farmland near Thimlapura in Hassan,...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
In 1992, Congress authorized the removal of 2 dams that had blocked salmon for a century. 24 years later, the Elwha River once again flowed freely from the Olympic Mountains to the seaElwha River Restoration changed one of America’s most remarkable river recovery stories. Two dams once blocked salmon from reaching upstrea...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Four dams built on the Klamath River between 1918 and 1966 made power, not water storage; in 2024, the last came down, reopening 420 miles of salmon habitatIn a groundbreaking initiative, four dams on the Klamath River spanning California and Oregon have been dismantled after a century of exist...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
SpaceX to build $100 billion Starship rocket complex in LouisianaThe company's second Starbase campus will eventually launch thousands of Starship flights a year, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said, re...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Enough of Gurugram as Potemkin villageGurugram's modern facade crumbles during heavy rains, revealing inadequate infrastructure and poor upkeep. Over-concretisation and insuffic...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Louisiana used 13 million pounds of discarded oyster shells to build 8,000 feet of living shoreline; studies found oyster reefs can reduce wave heights under some conditionsIn Louisiana, discarded oyster shells are being creatively transformed into living shorelines to combat coastal erosion and rising sea leve...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Jaish-e-Mohammed’s Bahawalpur terror base restored after damage in Operation Sindoor: ReportJaish-e-Mohammed's headquarters in Bahawalpur is back in action after extensive renovations at the Markaz Subhanallah complex over the past...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Do stubborn dark ring linings inside your mugs spoil your morning? Use baking soda and vinegar hack to make them look brand new instantlyDark, stubborn stains in ceramic mugs often result from tannins and the minerals found in hard water. These elements bond to tiny scratches...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
ET World Leaders Forum 2026: Bihar eyes 4x growth, 10 million jobsBihar is scripting a development success story with an aggressive investment push. The state aims for industrial transformation and restora...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
In a multi-decade study, engineers used 12-inch coconut-fiber blankets to secure riverbanks. Years later, deep-rooted plants turned them into living barriers that resist erosion and floodsHow a 12-inch coconut fiber roll can hold a failing streambank together is easier to understand than it looks. The simple coir log slows ru...
22 Aug, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
On August 3, 2026, Ethiopia planted 805.3 million seedlings in 12 hours with 26.2 million participants; years later, survival data will reveal whether that extraordinary national effort actually transformed degraded landscapesEthiopia also says that more than 48 billion seedlings have been planted since the Green Legacy Initiative began. These figures demonstrate...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Assam CM discusses Jal Jeevan Mission, Silsako Beel rejuvenation with Union Jal Shakti MinisterAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister C R Paatil to discuss water infrastructure. They focused on strengthening the J...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
In 1992, Congress backed a plan to dechannelize Florida's Kissimmee River and restore its watershed. 28 years later, the project had restored 19 of 44 river miles and 6,500 acres of floodplain wetlands, with wildlife returningFlorida's Kissimmee River underwent a significant restoration after decades of channelization. This project aimed to revive its natural flo...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Bangladesh does not want ties with India to deteriorate over Teesta: MinisterDhaka urges India to consider its interests in the Teesta water sharing agreement. Bangladesh seeks to preserve its friendly relations with...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
In 1953, a concrete barrier blocked fish migration in Massachusetts. 70 years later, it’s finally being removed to bring the native trout backSoon, a concrete barrier currently obstructing fish migration in Fresh Brook will be dismantled. This ambitious restoration initiative seek...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
In 2015, Indonesia's devastating El Niño fires burned 2.6 million hectares and sent toxic haze across Southeast Asia. 11 years later, restoration efforts had helped cut burned peatland area by 70% in 2023 compared with 2019, showing the value of rewettingIndonesia is facing renewed wildfire concerns as a strong El Niño brings the prospect of reduced rainfall in 2026. The country’s devastatin...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.02 AM IST