A groundbreaking solar machine can now pull 1,000 litres of clean water daily from dry desert air. Developed by Professor Omar Yaghi, this off-grid technology uses special materials to capture moisture. It offers a vital solution for water-scarce regions and communities facing unreliable supplies. This innovation promises a new era in tackling global water stress.
In 2015, NASA-backed research led by Hongbin Yu revealed that millions of tons of Saharan dust cross the Atlantic each year, delivering vital phosphorus to the nutrient-poor Amazon rainforest. Satellite data showed this atmospheric link may replenish nutrients lost to rainfall, highlighting a vast intercontinental exchange that underscores how climate and ecosystems remain deeply interconnected.
India's Gaganyaan mission gears up with a crucial tracking station now operational on Australia's Cocos (Keeling) Island. This facility, a collaboration with the Australian Space Agency, ensures a 360-degree view for the orbital module. Isro is also completing thousands of ground tests and propulsion checks for its upcoming uncrewed mission.