This tiny device makes dirty water drinkable in just 20 minutes Genius. Scientists have developed a tiny device the size of a postage stamp that can kill 99.99 percent of bacteria in water in just 20 minutes. Exposing contaminated water to sunlight can naturally clean it up – because UV rays blitz germs – but this distillation process usually takes up to 48 hours to complete. Instead, this new gadget harnesses a broader spectrum of…
This tiny device makes dirty water drinkable in just 20 minutes
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