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- 1Algae levels fall along Israel's coast but desalination plants remain partly shut▼Algae levels drop along Israel's coast, desalination plants stay partially shut
Algae levels have dropped along Israel's Mediterranean coast, but desalination plants remain only partially operational. Authorities had curtailed the plants after algal blooms threatened intake systems, raising concerns about the country's water supply, which relies heavily on desalination. Reports indicate conditions are improving, though full capacity has not yet been restored.
- 2Untreated sea salt from Salinas del Carmen wins fans●Pure & untouched: Sea salt straight from Salinas del Carmen! 🌊🧂 Naturally evaporated, then packed completely untreated—n
Sea salt from the Salinas del Carmen salt flats in the Canary Islands is being promoted as a completely untreated product: evaporated naturally in the sun and packed without washing, bleaching or additives. Fans praise its coarse, crispy crystals and Atlantic flavour. The flats are a long-standing salt-producing site on Fuerteventura, and artisanal, additive-free salt continues to attract attention among food lovers seeking minimally processed ingredients.
- 3Saudi desalination investment opens door for water technologies●Saudi Arabia’s Water Market: Desalination Investment Creates Opportunities for New Technologies- Spherical Insights Analysis
Saudi Arabia is expanding investment in desalination as it seeks to secure fresh water supplies for a growing population and economy, according to market analysis. The push is creating opportunities for companies developing new water treatment and desalination technologies, as the Kingdom positions itself as one of the world's largest desalination markets amid broader economic diversification plans.
- 4Fish gill-inspired aerogel advances solar desalination●Fish gill-inspired aerogel tackles long-standing issue in solar desalination
Researchers have developed an aerogel modelled on the structure of fish gills that addresses a long-standing problem in solar desalination, according to Tech Xplore. The material is designed to improve the efficiency of turning seawater into fresh water using sunlight, though details of the team behind it and the specific issue solved were not provided in the report.
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Artist Wayne Conyers is showing a new exhibition at Kansas Wesleyan University that mixes humor with fine art. The show highlights his playful approach to painting and drawing, drawing local attention in Salina. Visitors can expect works that pair technical skill with wit, offering a lighter take on contemporary art at the university gallery.
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John Steinbeck's classic novel East of Eden, first published in 1952, is being highlighted again in book coverage, including a mention from Book Riot. The sweeping story of the Trask and Hamilton families in California's Salinas Valley remains a staple of reading lists and adaptations. Discussion appears to center on its enduring appeal and relevance for new readers.