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Researchers Attempting to Turn Urine into Biofuel
Someday, your toilet could power your home. At least, that’s if researchers are successful in their attempts to convert urine into biofuel. Continue reading
The descent of poo
A study of the microbes in the guts of our closest relatives gives new meaning to the gut-check, finding that the mix of bacteria in our gastrointestinal tract is determined not solely by diet, but by evolution as well. Continue reading
2 months with the UV lamped toothbrush case
Japanese are obsessive with hygiene, so much that somebody invented the ultimate toothbrush carrying case with built-in UV lamp; supposedly it’ll kill germs. While everything sounds so much like a dream, the case is so portable, the UV lamp runs on AAA batteries. So the guys who tested it took it for a try, their conclusion this morning is that it works! Though we have no chance to verify their claim of removing “99.999% germs”, what we’re certain is that... Continue reading
