October
Researchers have developed a miniaturized water quality sensor that can monitor drinking water quality in real time
This tiny and inexpensive device -built using a 3D printer- can be deployed anywhere in the water distribution system and even be used by individuals who want to monitor their own water supply
September
Australian researchers have developed a solar paint that turns water vapor into hydrogen
It draws moisture from the air, splitting it into oxygen and hydrogen, the cleanest source of energy
September
Hybrid biomass and solar energy system for water desalination
The integrated desalination system could provide drinking water to poor and rural communities at a lower cost
August
Planting trees using drones is being tested in India
Scientists from IISC Bangalore aim to make a 10,000-acre hilly area green again
August
Can satellites be used as an early warning system for landslides?
A joint team of researchers from Newcastle University (UK), Chengdu University of Technology, Tongji University, China Academy of Space Technology and Wuhan University (China) are working on the use of satellite data to detect and map earth movements, with the aim to develop an early – warning system for landslides.
July
Scientists discovered the reason that allows Roman concrete structures to still stand strong
There are Roman concrete breakwaters built more than 1,500 years ago that still stand strong, maybe even stronger now than they were back then. A team of scientists from USA, China and Italy have discovered the recipe of the Roman concrete: a mix of volcanic ash, lime (calcium oxide), seawater and lumps of volcanic rock. Their findings could help today's builders construct durable marine structures.
June
Researchers study the necessary road infrastructure preparation before the circulation of automated vehicles
It should be able to support the transition period and become the basis for the future, fully automated, transport systems
