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Pufferfish-inspired water purifier aims to tackle water scarcity

April 5, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

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

New device may soon create water out of thin air in desert environments

February 12, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

There are more than 1.1 billion people worldwide who still lack access to clean drinking water, while about 2.7 billion are subject to water scarcity. Transporting clean and safe water to these places over long distances and hard-to-cross terrain represents a real logistical … [Read more...] about New device may soon create water out of thin air in desert environments

Scientists use aerogel to generate clean drinking water out of thin air

January 22, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

With 700 million people worldwide suffering from water insecurity, it would surely be great if we were able to pull clean water out of thin air. Well, thanks to a team of scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS), we could soon do that in a simple and efficient … [Read more...] about Scientists use aerogel to generate clean drinking water out of thin air

Filter designed for the ISS will provide clean drinking water on Earth

December 17, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

From LED lights to digital cameras to GPS, innovations designed for the purpose of space exploration have long benefitted life here on Earth. Now a company that designed a water-purification system for the International Space Station (ISS) aims to use that technology to help … [Read more...] about Filter designed for the ISS will provide clean drinking water on Earth

Scientists develop anti-gravity solar panel that absorbs and purifies water

July 15, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

Pure drinking water may be a widely available commodity in developed countries, but in many other parts of the world, it’s still a scarcity. Many innovative solutions have been attempted, much like these ‘hydro panels’ from an Arizona-based startup, but there’s still a lot of … [Read more...] about Scientists develop anti-gravity solar panel that absorbs and purifies water

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