Americans Who Drink This Much Water a Day Were More Likely to Report Feeling 'Very Happy'
This poll says the more water you drink, the happier you feel-and those who feel they "don't drink enough water" more commonly reported feeling unhappy.
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Bill Gates Funds Futuristic Toilets: No Piped Water, Sewer or Electricity Needed
Poop in, clean water out. Bill Gates has invested more than three million dollars on behalf of the 2.6 billion people around the world who don't have access to modern toilets. Yesterday, the three winners of his "next-generation toilet prize were announced, showcasing innovative designs that capture and process human waste without piped water, sewer or electrical connections. Even more impressive, the toilet prize-winners all transformed human waste into useful resources, such as energy and water.
Scientists Use Tiny Spring Magnets to Harmlessly Dissolve Microplastics in Water
The researchers managed to use the little springs to cleanse water samples of microplastics over the course of just eight hours.
Device That Draws Water From the Driest Desert Air Could Bring Hydration to Needy Regions
If successfully scaled up in capacity, the technology could help drought-stricken areas like southern California.
As Weather Gets Warmer, Here Are 6 Tips to Save Water on Your Lawn and Gardens
After 2019 was the hottest summer on record, keeping your lawn green and saving water resources can be as easy as following these 6 tips.
Young Sisters Raise $650,000 Folding Origami to Build Wells Across World
Folded paper origami has sent $650K flowing through the hearts of two young sisters and 70 newly drilled wells in Africa, India, Mexico, Peru, and the U.S.
Elon Musk is Funding New Water Filters in Flint After Twitter Prompt
In a matter of days, Musk is already in talks with the Mayor of Flint and other community activists on how they will move forward.
Navajo Lady Delivers Water 75 Miles Every Day to Homes Without Plumbing
The "Water Lady" drives down 75 miles of unpaved roads every day with a tanker truck to serve 250 homes without running water.
Ancient Mayan City Built A Sophisticated Water Filtration System With Materials We Still Use Today
Archaeologists working on the Mayan city of Tikal have uncovered evidence of a water filtration system made of materials still used today.
Saltwater Toilets May Soon Begin Saving Fresh Water Around the World Thanks to New Red Sea Bacteria
Saudi Arabian scientists have discovered a new bacteria that is 90% successful in treating wastewater from saltwater toilets.
Singapore Says Water Recycled from Sewage Will Meet a Third of Its Needs by 2011
Singapore has met a target for water recycling four years early. Tired of importing half its water from neighboring countries, Singapore is making itself more self-sufficient through recycling.
Harvesting Air Conditioning Condensation Could Replace Cities' Potable Water Use
With the potential of transforming cities' water use, harvesting air conditioner condensate is becoming more widespread and popular.
Becoming a Part-time Mermaid is a Big Trend in China - It's as Difficult as it is Lovely
As freediving allows for a more harmonious diving experience, the mermaid diving trend is even more immersive.
Endangered Trout May Soon Return to Los Angeles
A restoration project of the famous LA River, the set of famous Hollywood car chases, aims to welcome back endangered southern CA steelhead.
Hydration May Be the Recipe for Happiness: This Poll Reflects Benefits, The More Water You Drink
A new survey of 2,000 Americans, commissioned by Bosch, explores how hydration affects happiness and optimism.
India Fishermen Divert Their Catch of Ocean Plastic So it Can Be Used to Rebuild Roads
In Kerala, India, fishermen are collecting plastic waste caught in their nets, and sending it to shredding facilities for use in roads
Fog-Catching Towers Could Supply Water to the World's Driest Megacity Using The Ocean Air
Lima, the driest megacity which relies on and glaciers for water, looks to erect fog catching towers and nets to prevent climate change.
Nothing Restores a River or Local Economy Like Removing a Dam
American Rivers, a non-profit that works to restore America's waterways to their natural state, has torn down 69 dams in 2020 alone.
These Floating Islands Will Form a 'Parkipelago' in Copenhagen's Harbor
In the harbor of Copenhagen, floating green islands built by designer Studio Fokstrot become one of the first "parkipelagos" on Earth.
Pollution in the Mississippi River Has Plummeted Since The 1980s, New Study Says
LSU researchers poured over 100 years of water quality data to see just how much the 1972 Clean Water Act has helped the Mississippi River.
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