Joseph ShavitApr 15, 2022Solar panels along Saudi Arabia's coast could help solve their growing water crisisInstalling solar panels along Saudi Arabia's west coast could generate enough rainwater to meet the annual needs of 5 million people
Joseph ShavitApr 4, 2022Stormwater harvesting is a cool way to keep streets greenResearch has found stormwater interception and infiltration is proving effective for a shady tree canopy in concrete urban environments.
Joseph ShavitApr 2, 2022Solar-powered technology pulls water from the air, 24 hours a day Researchers developed a technology that, for the first time, allows them to harvest water 24 hours around the clock, with no energy input.
Joseph ShavitMar 2, 2022These solar panels pull in water vapor to grow crops in the desertUsing a unique hydrogel, scientists created a solar-driven system that successfully grows spinach by using water drawn from the air.
Joseph ShavitFeb 28, 2022New hydrogels collect freshwater from thin air in drought-stricken regionsStudy shows that the salt enhances the moisture uptake of the gel, making it suitable for water harvesting in dry regions.
Joseph ShavitFeb 19, 2022Solar-powered technology harvests water from the air, 24 hours a day Fresh water is scarce in many parts of the world and must be obtained at great expense. Communities near the ocean can desalinate sea water.
Joseph ShavitDec 23, 2021New technology harvests water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input Fresh water is scarce in many parts of the world and must be obtained at great expense and doing so requires a large amount of energy.