A newly developed system transforms human waste into a powerful tool for profitable and sustainable energy and agriculture in resource-limited regions. The prototype, outlined in a Stanford-led study ...

The marvels of science never seem to disappoint, particularly when it comes to space exploration. In a rather remarkable feat, NASA has revealed that it has devised a method to recycle up to 98 ...

A marvel of the “Dune” sci-fi film franchise is the survival outfit worn by the desert-dwelling Fremen — “stillsuits” that recycle all bodily fluids into potable water. Now, such technology appears to ...

One of the earliest signs that the kidneys are not functioning the way they should, is the leaking of protein into the urine, ...

Atlantis may have taken off on the last ever space shuttle mission last week but that doesn't mean it has finished racking up firsts. Along with ferrying its last batch of supplies to the ...

Scientists have achieved a clear win on the International Space Station as they have managed to filter nearly all of the astronauts' wastewater with a new system that distills sweat, urine and other ...

Kidney issues like protein in urine and stones are linked. Autoimmune diseases, uncontrolled diabetes, and high blood ...

We've heard of off-grid toilets that macerate, compost, incinerate and electro-wrap. We even stumbled on one that ...

A team of Australian urinators/YouTubers have tackled the decidedly non-trivial problem of automotive urine-extraction systems. Having to pee while driving is a genuine safety issue, and I've ...