MIT researchers redesigned ordinary fog nets, changing the mesh and coating, to extract drinking water from air in some of Earth's driest regions

Scientists have created an innovative mesh tailored for capturing water from fog, enhancing water yield dramatically over current nets. This breakthrough focuses on optimizing fiber diameter, spacing, and surface coatings to boost efficiency. Field experiments in Chile highlighted the mesh's remarkable capabilities, promising a cost-efficient, energy-free water source vital for dry regions.