The United Arab Emirates is finally ready to test out a new method of triggering rain in water-scarce regions that involves jolting clouds with electricity. The plan is to catapult small autopiloted aircraft into the sky that will then get close enough to send an electric … [Read more...] about Scientists attempt to take charge of the weather by electrifying clouds
Water scarcity
‘Micro-tree’ harvester purifies water and extracts it out of thin air
Water scarcity is one of the most challenging problems humanity faces. Water is floating in the air all around us and in our oceans, but despite having so much water on Earth, only a tiny fraction of it is actually drinkable — while the rest of it is either too salty, … [Read more...] about ‘Micro-tree’ harvester purifies water and extracts it out of thin air
This rural development project is helping solve water scarcity in Djibouti
As a result of infrequent rain and little surface freshwater, more than 190,000 people in Djibouti, about 20 percent of the country’s population, lack access to clean drinking water. In rural areas where pastoralism provides a critical means of survival, the welfare of entire … [Read more...] about This rural development project is helping solve water scarcity in Djibouti
Solar-powered SmartFarm harnesses water from the air to irrigate plants
Wouldn’t it be great if we could harness the water vapor in the air to irrigate plants in areas with little precipitation? Well, that may happen sooner than you think thanks to a team of scientists from the National University of Singapore who have developed an experimental … [Read more...] about Solar-powered SmartFarm harnesses water from the air to irrigate plants
Pufferfish-inspired water purifier aims to tackle water scarcity
According to the World Wildlife Fund, some 1.1 billion people around the world do not have access to safe drinking water. To address this issue, scientists from the University of Princeton have developed an affordable solar panel water purifier that’s inspired by the pufferfish’s … [Read more...] about Pufferfish-inspired water purifier aims to tackle water scarcity
