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fromFuturism
2 hours ago

Scientists Alarmed to Discover That Earth's Continents Are Drying Out

Continental terrestrial water storage across large Northern Hemisphere regions has been declining rapidly for two decades, creating expanding 'mega-drying' zones and threatening billions' freshwater supplies.
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

This aerogel and some sun could make saltwater drinkable

Xi Shen and his team developed an aerogel that improves the desalination process, achieving higher efficiency in freshwater generation compared to previous methods. The aerogel enhances evaporation through better heat localization and improved transportation of water and vapor, addressing challenges faced by traditional desalination systems.
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