The U.S. military asks them to create water filtration technology designed for troops. Global health nonprofits seek technologies from them to help filter safe drinking water in developing countries.

Biochar made from corn cobs can remove microplastics and ammonia from water, offering a low-cost, reusable filter made from ...

But not all drinking water filters are made equal. That's why I've looked into the world of certifications and lab tests to figure out which filters are the best in each category. When it comes to ...

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Backpackers and hikers tend to take water filtration for granted: for $18, you can buy a straw-style filter that weighs less than two ounces, is small enough to stick in your pocket, and will provide ...

Alkalinity is a way to measure water’s ability to resist change in pH or its "Buffering Capacity". Alkalinity helps prevent or reduce drastic changes in pH when exposed to acidic influxes that would ...

Tired of plastic water bottles piling up? A top-rated filter can improve the taste and purity of your water while sparing the environment. An under-sink water filter can deliver cleaner, ...

For the first time, researchers have revealed the molecular structure of membranes used in reverse osmosis. For the first time, a team of researchers from Stony Brook University and the U.S.

Whether we drink from a plastic bottle or a kitchen faucet, we expect clean, crisp water. But headlines about toxic lead and chlorine remind us that our water supply doesn’t always flow fresh from ...