Water shortage

Droughts lead to severe water shortages, reduced food supplies and even severe restrictions on electricity consumption. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Without water, there is no future: UN report warns of an era of severe droughts and a global water crisis

A new UN report maps the world's drought hotspots – from Africa and the Panama Canal to the Mediterranean basin – and warns of growing damage to water supplies, food security and economic stability, which is also
Jordan - a desert country. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Why Climate Change Coverage in the Middle East is Among the Lowest in the World – The Case of Jordan

Comprehensive study reveals: Despite the Middle East being one of the most vulnerable regions to the climate crisis, local media barely covers the issue. Jordan serves as an example of the importance of free media in raising public awareness
In the figure: A demonstration of the change that occurs in the membrane as a result of water flowing through it. Photo: Technion Spokesperson

On the road to improved desalination

Researchers from the Technion and the University of Texas at Austin have mapped wet membranes for the first time using TEM cryo-tomography, revealing a volume expansion of approximately 30% under water flow, offering insights into designing more efficient membranes; the study was selected as a cover