The chemicals known as PFAS are considered a severe threat to human health. Among other things, they can cause liver damage, cancer, and hormonal disorders. Researchers at the Technical University of ...

A filtered water bottle can give you great tasting, safe water from sources like a questionable trail spigot or your office fountain that no one seems to really clean. Some rely on the same filtration ...

A team of Johns Hopkins engineers has evaluated promising large-scale technologies to filter out a class of harmful industrial "forever chemicals" commonly found in the country's drinking water. Known ...

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Brewing tea is a ritual as old as civilization, a moment of calm amid the storm of daily life. But scientists now say that it might be doing more than just waking us up and providing comfort — it ...

Here’s the low-down on water filtration and purification systems to keep you healthy and safe on your next outdoor adventure.

Not everyone lives in a place where tap water is safe or pleasant to drink — maybe there's an odor or you have old pipes and are concerned about contaminants. There are many methods to filter your ...

Nearly a year ago, I scribbled “Replace Brita filter” on my to-do list. But the errand perpetually fell by the wayside. There were so many more pressing tasks to complete. “Oh, it’s fine,” I thought. ...

Researchers create thin film polymer membranes capable of separating fluoride from chloride and other ions. Targeted ion selectivity by the filtering membranes could have important implications for ...