News tagged with purifying water

Banana peels get a second life as water purifier

To the surprisingly inventive uses for banana peels — which include polishing silverware, leather shoes, and the leaves of house plants — scientists have added purification of drinking water contaminated with potentially ...

Chemistry / Other

created Mar 09, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Tropical Singapore an oasis for water research

Khoo Teng Chye, the amiable chief of Singapore's water agency, says he has been sleeping soundly since taking office five years ago.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jun 21, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Japan touts pedal-powered water purifier

A Japanese company is gearing up for large-scale production in Bangladesh of a bicycle that can also be used to purify water at disaster zones or remote villages.

Technology / Engineering

created Feb 17, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 4

India's Tata launches low-cost water filter for rural poor

India's giant Tata Group on Monday unveiled a new low-cost water purifier, hoping to do for health what it did for motoring and provide affordable, safe drinking water for millions and cut disease.

Technology / Engineering

created Dec 07, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 1