Water & Oceans

India’s first commercial quantum computer set for deployment at IIIT-Dharwad

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge said India’s first commercial quantum computer will be deployed at IIIT-Dharwad, and he held meetings with QpiAI and Singapore-based ZWEEC on quantum technology and rural water security.

Filmmaker exposes Filipino fishers' harassment by China in contested waters

Baby Ruth Villarama's documentary captures Filipino fishers facing sustained harassment from the Chinese coast guard in the West Philippine Sea, highlighting threats to their livelihoods and food security.

Climate Change Warmed Ocean Fueling Deadly Asian Floods and Cyclones

A study found that climate change–induced ocean warming intensified cyclones Senyar and Ditwah, leading to deadly floods and landslides that caused over 1,600 deaths in parts of Asia.

Instacrops will demo its water-saving, crop-boosting AI at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Instacrops, a startup focused on AI-driven water conservation in agriculture, will present its innovations at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.

Thousands of tonnes of toxic landfill liquid added to sewage and spread on English farms

Over 750,000 tonnes of toxic landfill leachate are mixed with sewage in England each year, leading to significant chemical pollution in rivers and farmland. Many harmful substances, including carcinogenic 'forever chemicals', escape treatment processes, raising concerns about environmental and public health. The current system inadequately monitors and manages these toxic chemicals, resulting in a cycle of pollution that affects food safety and water quality.

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