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Clean Water Walking, Metafluid, Underwater Bees
Jun 19, 2024
Discover a new way to purify water through walking, robots operated by metafluid, and bumblebees with astonishing underwater survival skills. Explore innovative solutions for clean water, adaptable metafluid technology, and the resilience of bumblebee queens.
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- WEED method harnesses walking energy for water disinfection, addressing clean water scarcity.
- Metafluid technology with rubber spheres enables adaptable robotics and versatile fluid properties.
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Water Scarcity and Purification Innovation
Only a small percentage of Earth's water is fresh and drinkable, with even less easily accessible. Climate change and pollution are exacerbating water scarcity, especially in developing nations. An innovative water purification method, known as the WEED method, utilizes a wearable device that converts walking energy into electrical energy to disinfect water from harmful microorganisms, potentially providing clean drinking water to millions.
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