Nobel winner Omar Yaghi unveils machine that makes water from air

Professor Omar Yaghi

Professor Omar Yaghi, a chemist at the University of California, Berkeley and a 2025 Nobel Prize winner, has invented a machine that can harvest up to 1000 litres of clean water daily from thin air.

Developed by his technology company Atoco, this device operates effectively even in areas with less than 20 per cent humidity, offering a potential lifeline to regions struggling with severe water shortages.

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