Hydrapak’s collapsible bottle collects and filters water on the move

Hydrapak’s Flux series consists of lightweight, ultra-portable bottles that collapse down to pocket size when empty. The new Flux+ 1.5L adds a filter top to take care of microorganisms so that one can collect water from natural sources along the journe… Continue reading Hydrapak’s collapsible bottle collects and filters water on the move

Simple and effective mercury sensor taps into the power of tapping

Mercury can definitely be harmful in large amounts, and detecting its presence in foods or liquids typically requires lab-based tests. A new nanosensor, however, can quickly detect even tiny concentrations of the heavy metal onsite, simply by tapping o… Continue reading Simple and effective mercury sensor taps into the power of tapping

Sunlight-activated “loofah hydrogel” excels at purifying water

Although we’ve seen a number of systems that use sunlight to purify tainted water, their output is often quite limited. A new loofah-inspired hydrogel, however, uses sunlight to treat much more water in one go … enough to meet a person’s daily needs.Co… Continue reading Sunlight-activated “loofah hydrogel” excels at purifying water

Bizarre new form of ice might be “true glassy state” of water

Ice and water might not seem very exciting to most of us, but they’re actually super strange from a scientific standpoint. Researchers have now discovered a brand new type of ice that’s described as being a true “snapshot” of water, and may be found on… Continue reading Bizarre new form of ice might be “true glassy state” of water

Bizarre new form of ice might be “true glassy state” of water

Ice and water might not seem very exciting to most of us, but they’re actually super strange from a scientific standpoint. Researchers have now discovered a brand new type of ice that’s described as being a true “snapshot” of water, and may be found on… Continue reading Bizarre new form of ice might be “true glassy state” of water

Ultra-thin coating makes for self-cleaning solar panels

Solar panels can’t operate efficiently if they’re caked in dirt, but cleaning them regularly can become a time-consuming process. Engineers in Germany have now developed an ultra-thin coating that can make solar panels and other surfaces self-cleaning…. Continue reading Ultra-thin coating makes for self-cleaning solar panels

Magnetic solution removes toxic “forever chemicals” from water in seconds

Scientists in Australia have developed an intriguing new technique for removing toxic “forever chemicals” from water. Adding a solution to contaminated water coats the pollutants and makes them magnetic, so they can easily be attracted and isolated.Con… Continue reading Magnetic solution removes toxic “forever chemicals” from water in seconds

Curiosity finds opal on Mars – a possible water source for astronauts

NASA’s Curiosity rover has discovered opal on Mars. The deposits may prove to be valuable to future Martian explorers not as jewelry but as a potential source of water.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: Mars, Minerals, Geology, Water, Curios… Continue reading Curiosity finds opal on Mars – a possible water source for astronauts

Drink water, live longer? Study finds link between hydration and aging

A fascinating study from researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests people who don’t drink enough fluids could be at greater risk of chronic disease and are more likely to die at a younger age.Continue ReadingCategory: Health &… Continue reading Drink water, live longer? Study finds link between hydration and aging