IISc scientists develop siphon-powered desalination breakthrough to turn seawater into drinking water

September 29, 2025 7:44 PM

IISc scientists develop siphon-powered desalination breakthrough to turn seawater into drinking water

In a boost to global water security, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a siphon-powered thermal desalination system that converts seawater into clean drinking water faster, cheaper, and more efficiently than conventional methods. Traditional solar stills, which replicate the natural water cycle, often face two challenges — salt buildup on evaporator surfaces and scaling limits that restrict water flow to just 10–15 cm. The IISc team has overcome both issue...

Cyprus steps up desalination as worsening droughts parch the island

September 2, 2025 2:45 PM

Cyprus steps up desalination as worsening droughts parch the island

Saint Nicholas church in the hills above Limassol, normally submerged in the Kouris Reservoir, offers a stark glimpse of the worsening water crisis in Cyprus. The belfry is fully exposed and the building is surrounded by parched earth. Lying at the far east of the Mediterranean, Cyprus has always lived with drought. But climate change has turned dry spells into a permanent challenge and authorities are increasingly turning to desalination to meet rising water needs. Annual rainfall has dropped...