The material at the heart of this technology is a blend of wood, lithium chloride, and a solar-absorbing surface made of carbon nanotubes. These ingredients form a strong, porous sponge that can ...

Researchers from Australia and China have designed a smart spongy device capable of capturing water from thin air and releasing it in a cup using the sun’s energy, with impressive performance even in ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) One-third of the global population lacks access to clean water, with the challenge most severe in arid regions that make up 41% of Earth's land surface. The atmosphere holds vast ...

In a city, managing where rainwater or snow-melt goes is an immensely complex challenge. While grassy and planted areas can absorb water, impervious materials like concrete, asphalt, and roofing ...

Why does a slightly damp sponge absorb water so much better than the same sponge when it is bone dry? And why does Earth have an iron core, rather than one made of another abundant element such as ...