Hydrific, a subsidiary of LIXIL, has been recognized as a CES Innovation Awards 2025 Honoree for its smart home water sensor, ...

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My water bottle is attached to my hip. I carry it around the house all day, leave it by my bedside at night, and take it with me pretty much whenever I go on errands, walks, and trips. Before I ...

IP ratings measure a device’s resistance to water, dust, and other particles, while military specs describe structural integrity. Some certifications are a little less precise than others ...

Graphical abstract. Credit: iScience (2024). Imagine having a device that could turn salty ocean water into fresh drinking water using only sunlight, all while helping recycle old tires.

This device works by delivering a flow of pressurized air through a mask to keep airways open and prevent apnea episodes (when breathing stops). The instructions typically say you should use distilled ...

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But is this attempt enough? It’s no surprise that 62% of Americans confess to feeling addicted to their devices and the internet. Despite people’s best efforts to unplug and strike a balance ...

The device has aced real-world tests, producing as much as 3.67 L (15.5 US cups) of fresh water per day per m 2 of material. That’s roughly 1.5 times the amount of water an average person needs ...