Researchers have developed a new material that, by harnessing the power of sunlight, can clear water of dangerous pollutants. Created through a combination of soft chemistry gels and electrospinning — a technique where electrical force is applied to liquid to craft small fibers — the team constructed thin fiber-like strips of titanium dioxide (TiO₂), a […]
There is major debate over the consequences for oceans and over the exact benefits for the climate. From the grounds of a gas-fired power plant on the eastern shores of Canada, a little-known company is pumping a slurry of minerals into the ocean in the name of stopping climate change. Whether it’s pollution or a […]
The warming waters of the Arabian Gulf mean fish must adapt to survive – but new research suggests local marine life might be particularly good at it. Scientists at NYU Abu Dhabi found reef fish in the harsh Arabian Gulf conditions had developed a higher “thermal tolerance” than in the milder Gulf of Oman. However, the Arabian Gulf had […]
Abu Dhabi brand Ma Hawa is showcasing the concept of “wireless water” at global food and beverage industry event Gulfood in Dubai this week. It’s not a new idea, but the homegrown company’s technology has been turning heads at the annual event by producing water from the air surrounding a machine the size of a standard water dispenser. Visitors […]
A viral turtle video sparked a global movement and inspired millions to join the fight against plastic waste. In 2015, the plastic-free movement gained significant momentum following a haunting viral video of a distressed sea turtle with a 4-inch plastic straw lodged in its nostril. This heart-wrenching moment, viewed by millions, sparked a global outcry […]
A UAE non-profit organisation has teamed up with authorities in the Philippines to revitalise a vital waterway in Manila. An agreement was reached on Wednesday at the World Governments Summit for UAE-based Clean Rivers to commit up to $20 million towards initiatives that support the clean-up of the Pasig River and prevent dumping into the […]
New findings, published today in Royal Society Open Science, have revealed that changes in ocean density have a significant impact on the rate at which marine plankton incorporate carbon into their shells. This has profound implications for carbon cycling and the ocean’s ability to absorb atmospheric CO2 in response to climate change. Up to now, researchers have […]
As efforts to harvest clean water in arid regions continue, a team of scientists has developed crystals that create water from air without using energy. The team, from New York University Abu Dhabi’s Smart Materials Lab, Jilin University in China and the Centre for Smart Engineering Materials, developed elastic organic crystals – named Janus. Inspired by desert […]
A new type of prototype water harvester promises to be simpler and more efficient than traditional variations of the device at pulling drinking water from the air, a new study suggests. Built using temperature-sensitive materials, a nickel titanium-based dehumidifier could pull more water out of the atmosphere in 30 minutes on average than an alternative […]
Lessons learnt from the challenges faced by farmers in the Emirates could help the UAE to play a leading role in addressing global food security and water scarcity, said the Minister of Climate Change and Environment. Dr Amna Al Dahak made the comments during a visit to a farm in Al Ain on Monday, were she saw how […]
