Researchers at Dalhousie University have developed a solar-powered, portable water desalination device to address global water scarcity, especially in developing regions or remote areas. This floating solar still design, created by Dr. Matthew Margeson, uses low-cost materials like pyrolytic char from tire rubber, instead of expensive metals, to desalinate and disinfect water cheaply and efficiently. Its ability to yield up to 3.67 liters of fresh water daily and generate thermoelectricity positions it as a potential solution for communities impacted by resource scarcity due to conflict or climate change.