Japan, home of the high-tech loo, hopes basic toilet can save lives
Japan may be famous for high-tech toilets, but one local firm is hoping a much more basic model can help solve deadly sanitation problems in developing countries.
Japan may be famous for high-tech toilets, but one local firm is hoping a much more basic model can help solve deadly sanitation problems in developing countries.
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Jul 26, 2018
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Every day in central London, some 5,000 people manage without access to basic amenities such as piped water, sewerage or electricity. They are London's boaters; the people who call the city's network of canals and waterways ...
Environment
May 10, 2018
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The manufacturer of White King "flushable" wipes has been fined A$700,000 because these are not, in fact, flushable. The wipes, advertised as "just like toilet paper", cannot disintegrate in the sewerage system, and cause ...
Environment
Apr 16, 2018
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Taiwan's premier called for calm Tuesday following a desperate run on toilet paper on the island, sparked by speculation of imminent price hikes.
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Feb 27, 2018
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,While many prospective holidaymakers actively seek a change in cuisine or climate when choosing their destination, standardised sanitation usually remains a must.
Environment
Feb 20, 2018
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A throne with a built-in commode for a French monarch takes pride of place at a New Delhi museum trying to break taboos surrounding toilets in a country where such convenience remains a sensitive issue.
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Nov 19, 2017
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Regular medical check-ups from your doctor could be soon replaced by visits to the bathroom, thanks to the smart toilets, designed by Science Walden design team at UNIST.
Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 25, 2017
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"Lovers built the Taj Mahal for their love. But I couldn't build a loo." So says Keshav, the lead character of a new Bollywood movie, after his wife leaves him for failing to build a toilet in their home. The film, Toilet: ...
Social Sciences
Oct 9, 2017
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Heated toilets that spray users clean, train seats that revolve so passengers can admire the scenery and a convenience store on every corner: welcome to Japan, where hospitality and customer service form part of the country's ...
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Sep 12, 2017
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The operator of KFC in China is rolling out a futuristic system of paying at a fast-food counter via facial recognition, as the country embraces the technology for everything from toilet paper to travel.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Sep 1, 2017
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