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That is certainly the case in Yemen, on the south flank of the Arabian Peninsula, where the desert sands have a new look these days. Satellite images show around 100,000 solar panels glinting in the sun, surrounded by green fields. Hooked to water pumps, the panels provide free energy for farmers to pump out ancient underground water. They are irrigating crops of khat, a shrub whose narcotic leaves are the country’s stimulant of choice, chewed through the day by millions of men.For these farmers, the solar irrigation…

Microplastics are everywhere. In fact, we even saw major bottled water brands reporting microplastic contamination back in 2018, which means they’re likely also in our everyday drinking water. Thankfully, scientists say there is an easy way to remove most of the microplastics from your drinking water.The surprising answer to how to remove microplastics from your drinking water is to boil the liquid and then run it through a filter. Researchers from the Guangzhou Medical University and Jinan University in China…

Nine kilometres beneath the sea off the coast of Japan, there are fields of yellow flowers that stretch for hundreds of miles. They are not real flowers – not even plants at all but animals called crinoids, related to sea urchins and starfish, which anchor themselves to the deep seabed and feed off plankton filtered by their delicate frond-like arms.The cliche that we know more about the surface of the moon than about our own oceans is given vivid new currency in this blend of natural history, popular science, travelogue…

Observed versus simulated historical tropical Pacific sea surface temperature (SST) trends. a The mean of observed SST trend (Mean Observed) (colors; °C/decade) from five observations-based products (HadISST, COBE, COBE2, ERSSTv5, and Kaplan) over 1958–2014. b–d Panels showing the trend of SST (colors; °C/decade) over 1958–2014 within the CMIP6 multi-model mean (CMIP6-MMM), fully coupled ensemble mean (FC), and mechanically decoupled ensemble mean (MD),…

A study reveals that ancient Mars had a significantly low groundwater recharge rate, suggesting that despite evidence of water on its surface, the planet’s water regime was vastly different from Earth’s. This finding, derived from various modeling methods, highlights the challenges in understanding Mars’ hydrological past and has implications for future exploration and the search for water resources. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.comResearch indicates ancient Mars had minimal groundwater recharge, vastly…

Water and electronics don't usually mix, but as it turns out, batteries could benefit from some H2O.By replacing the hazardous chemical electrolytes used in commercial batteries with water, scientists have developed a recyclable 'water battery' – and solved key issues with the emerging technology, which could be a safer and greener alternative.'Water batteries' are formally known as aqueous metal-ion batteries. These devices use metals such as magnesium or zinc, which are cheaper to assemble and less toxic than the…

The water recovered from hydrocarbon reservoirs contains critical minerals that are key to many technical and industrial operations. Credit: Texas A&M EngineeringIn an ironic twist, a treasure trove of critical minerals is dumped out with water considered too polluted and expensive to clean.Texas A&M University researcher Dr. Hamidreza Samouei is investigating the components of produced water and says this waste byproduct of oil and gas operations contains nearly every element in the periodic table, including…

Tiny fragments of microplastics are making their way deep inside our bodies in concerning quantities, significantly through our food and drink.Scientists have now found a simple and effective means of removing them from water.A team from Guangzhou Medical University and Jinan University in China ran tests on both soft water and hard tap water (which is richer in minerals), adding in nanoplastics and microplastics (NMPs) before boiling the liquid and then filtering out any precipitates.In some cases, up to 90 percent of…

Researchers using the ALMA observatory have detected water vapor in the disc around a young star, in a region where planets are likely forming. This discovery is pivotal because water is vital for life and plays a crucial role in planet formation. The findings reveal a substantial amount of water, suggesting its potential impact on the chemical composition of emerging planets. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.comWater vapor has been discovered in a planet-forming disc around a young star, revealing conditions…

The vivo X Fold3 Pro is expected to arrive this month as the first foldable with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. According to Digital Chat Station, the phone would also have a 50 MP main + 50 MP ultra-wide + 64 MP telephoto camera combo. Today, the leakster revealed all key details about the phone, revealing it would be a mighty flagship – it will have a massive 5,800 mAh battery, protection against water and dust ingress, and better resolution on both screens. Fan-made render of vivo X Fold3 Pro in Black, based on…