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Joseph Shavit
Apr 15, 2022
Solar panels along Saudi Arabia's coast could help solve their growing water crisis
Installing solar panels along Saudi Arabia's west coast could generate enough rainwater to meet the annual needs of 5 million people
Joseph Shavit
Apr 4, 2022
Stormwater harvesting is a cool way to keep streets green
Research has found stormwater interception and infiltration is proving effective for a shady tree canopy in concrete urban environments.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 2, 2022
Solar-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 Shavit
Mar 2, 2022
These solar panels pull in water vapor to grow crops in the desert
Using a unique hydrogel, scientists created a solar-driven system that successfully grows spinach by using water drawn from the air.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 28, 2022
New hydrogels collect freshwater from thin air in drought-stricken regions
Study shows that the salt enhances the moisture uptake of the gel, making it suitable for water harvesting in dry regions.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 19, 2022
Solar-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 Shavit
Dec 23, 2021
New 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.
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