Tiny inflatable toilet for eco-friendly “business” while hiking

There are nearly 60 million active hikers in the US. Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities, and it’s estimated over a hundred thousand hikers are issued overnight permits from various state and national parks each year. Where exactly are… Continue reading Tiny inflatable toilet for eco-friendly “business” while hiking

Toilet flush tests reveal just how nasty it is to leave the lid up

When it comes to toilet etiquette, do you put the lid down before you flush or leave it up? If you said leave it up, the results of a new study by researchers at the Asan Medical Center in South Korea might have you questioning your practices.Continue … Continue reading Toilet flush tests reveal just how nasty it is to leave the lid up

Slippery coating keeps bacteria from hanging out in toilet bowls

It was just this August that we heard about a super-slippery 3D-printed toilet bowl, which bacteria slide right off of. Well, if you want that same sort of functionality in your existing toilet, a special coating may do the trick.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Slippery coating keeps bacteria from hanging out in toilet bowls

Non-stick toilet bowl eliminates skidmarks, even after sandpapering

Chinese researchers claim they’ve come up with a novel 3D-printed toilet bowl, impregnated with lubricant, that’ll make toilet brushes redundant. Unlike non-stick coatings, this one stays slippery even if you sandpaper it until it’s wafer-thin.Continue… Continue reading Non-stick toilet bowl eliminates skidmarks, even after sandpapering

Toilet-cleaning robot makes us feel better about all this AI business

It can really get us down watching as AIs learn to write music, poetry and technology news, but watching this clever autonomous toilet-bot mop up the bogs somehow makes it all worthwhile. It’s good to know robots are coming for the crappy jobs too.Cont… Continue reading Toilet-cleaning robot makes us feel better about all this AI business

World’s first bio-material toilet swaps porcelain for composite wood

Some people like to install a wooden seat on their toilet for its perceived warmth, but the Block goes even further. Described by Woodio as the world’s first bio-material toilet, it ditches porcelain in favor of a modern flushable toilet that’s made fr… Continue reading World’s first bio-material toilet swaps porcelain for composite wood

Visualization of “toilet plumes” may lead to cleaner, safer bathrooms

You’ve probably heard it before – if you don’t put the lid down on the toilet, droplets of filth will fly out when you flush it. Scientists have now visualized that process for the first time, in hopes of reducing it with better toilet designs.Continue… Continue reading Visualization of “toilet plumes” may lead to cleaner, safer bathrooms

Diarrhea detector could track cholera by listening to toilet users

When it comes to communicable diseases, it’s important to identify the source of an outbreak as soon as possible. In the case of cholera, a new toilet sensor could help, by detecting how many people in a given area are experiencing one of the main symp… Continue reading Diarrhea detector could track cholera by listening to toilet users

Striking Starlink-ready outhouse reinvents pooping in the woods

If there were ever a product begging for improvement, the porta-potty would have to be quite high on the list. The classic toilet tiny house of outdoor event and construction site fame has a notorious reputation for claustrophobia, unmentionable floor … Continue reading Striking Starlink-ready outhouse reinvents pooping in the woods