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A filter made for astronaut urine could soon be providing drinking water on Earth

Copenhagen, Denmark (CNN Business) Last month marked 20 years of continuous human presence on the International Space Station (ISS). Scientific research to improve life aboard the ISS has led to countless developments in space technology, but it has also brought benefits to people on Earth.

This center in Dubai is growing 'future-proof' food in the desert

Dubai (CNN) Rising temperatures and extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change are making farming conditions increasingly challenging and disrupting food distribution. But scientists in some of the world's driest places are coming up with solutions to boost local food production by introducing plants that thrive with less-fertile soil and seawater.

AI and smart traffic lights could transform your commute

(CNN) Lockdowns around the world have seen streets temporarily empty of cars, offering a glimpse of what our cities could be like without traffic jams. Now, scientists and engineers want to use artificial intelligence (AI) to rethink the way we use our roads and reduce congestion post-pandemic.

Breeding bees fit for Dubai's heat

Dubai (CNN) High in the Dubai mountains, where there's little vegetation, bees struggle to survive the summer heat. But like in the rest of the world, bees and other pollinators are needed in this arid environment for plant life to thrive.