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'Could be a lifeline for 2 billion people': Nobel laureate builds a machine that harvests water from desert air

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.

3 Mar 2026 11:59 pm
Total lunar eclipse: When and where to watch the celestial event; IMD shares locations, timings

India will witness a spectacular total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This deep celestial event, where the Moon fully enters Earth's shadow, will be visible across the nation. While most of India will see the latter stages at moonrise, parts of the Northeast and Andaman and Nicobar Islands will catch the end of totality.

2 Mar 2026 1:41 pm