by janice | Apr 23, 2024 | Climate, Water
A recent MIT discovery — the photomolecular effect — challenges the conventional evaporation process by harnessing light to control molecular movement. Among many potential applications, this breakthrough allows scientists to manipulate water molecules using light...
by janice | Jul 10, 2023 | Media Credits
Thank you for another cool photo. Appreciate your perspective.Photo by Pixabay.
by janice | Oct 17, 2022 | Agriculture, Climate, Food, Health and Wellness, Water
Global water insecurity is thirsting for innovative solutions to fortify sufficient, safe, and affordable water for drinking, sanitation, and agriculture. A trailblazing Australian company has simply decided that we should “grow” water right along with...
by janice | Jul 7, 2022 | Climate, Trash Management
Approximately 400 million tons of plastic are produced worldwide each year1. Despite recycling and waste management efforts, a large percentage is inertly stored in landfill or becomes unregulated waste escaping into our ecosystems, where it could remain for...
by janice | May 23, 2022 | Climate, Water
A research team at the University of Texas has developed “a low-cost gel film made of abundant materials that can pull water from the air in even the driest climates”. Super hygroscopic polymer films leverage unique polymer structures to enhance water...