The most important thing you can pack for a long outdoor trek is water, which is why hydration packs are an ideal accessory. But trying to suck water through a long hose when you’re exhausted, well, sucks. So Geigerrig is releasing a new pressurized hydration pack that’s like having a Super Soaker strapped to your back. More »
We’ve seen super-advanced solutions for purifying water, printing water, hacking water and, yes, even (partially) boiling water. None of them are of any use, though, unless we actually remember to drink the stuff — preferably at least 2.5 liters of it per day. That’s where the prototype device shown after the break comes in: it’s called the Sleeve, designed by an Estonian company called Jomi, and it hooks around a water bottle in order to periodically weigh it. It sends this information over Bluetooth to a mobile app that then analyzes our drinking habits and warns us if we’re not taking the whole thing seriously enough.
The Jomi Sleeve is being prepped for a Kickstarter launch at some point in the future, alongside a smaller version called the Band that will use accelerometers instead of scales. Both models inevitably make a number of assumptions — not least that the stuff in our flasks won’t actually dehydrate us further — but they could be the perfect accompaniment to all those food metrics we keep hearing about.
Filed under: Wearables, Wireless
Source: TechCrunch
Slo-mo footage of wet dogs shaking themselves dry are a dime a dozen online. But wet dogs and wet hedgehogs and rats? Now that’s something new, and we can thank BBC Earth Productions for this mesmerizing footage. More »
Access to steady supplies of clean water is getting more and more difficult in the developing world, especially as demand skyrockets. In response, many countries have turned to the sea for potable fluids but existing reverse osmosis plants rely on complicated processes that are expensive and energy-intensive to operate. Good thing, engineers at Lockheed Martin have just announced a newly-developed salt filter that could reduce desalinization energy costs by 99 percent. More »
Anybody who has done some fishing probably thought at some point: “Hmmm… Are there really any fish here?” With Thanko’s new waterproof infrared camera/monitor for fishing, you can attach the monitor to the grip of your fishing pole, scan the water and see with an actual camera if there are fish around you.
The monitor is 3.5 inches with built-in battery that allows you to use it for 2-4 hours straight. Even in murky water or dark ocean, it’s usable because of the …
Our favorite mind warping illusionist Brusspup has a slick new trick to wrap your raisin brain around: water flows normally and then BOOM it warps and twists and bends like you never imagined water could when sound hits it. How does this happen? More »
I love drinking coffee, and as such, I’ve tried many different ways to reduce the cost of my addiction. For one, I rarely drink coffee from coffee shops, preferring to make my own and take it to work. As such, I need a good portable mug to get the job done.
The Tumbler from MiiR may look like an ordinary insulated coffee cup, but what makes it special is that when you purchase one, you will not only get the Tumbler, you’ll be giving someone clean drinking water for a year! The Tumbler was launched as a project on Indiegogo, and its goal is to provide as many people access to clean drinking water as possible.
The stainless steel Tumbler is insulated with double-walled construction, and a BPA-free plastic sipper lid. Each one comes with a tracking bracelet, which allows you to track the impact of your purchase on getting clean water to people.
The project has already surpassed its modest $10,000 funding goal, and a pledge of $20(USD) or more will buy your MiiR Tumbler.
Some briny deeps are brinier than others. The Atlantic Ocean has two huge “deserts” of extra-salty water, the result of little rainfall and lots of evaporation. More »
Dennis Tito is planning an ambitious private flyby of Mars for 2018 that will carry all kinds of logistical challenges during its proposed 501-day span, not the least of which is shielding the crew from radiation without consuming valuable resources. The team’s solution is a clever one, if not especially pretty: human waste. While the walls of the Inspiration Mars spacecraft will initially be lined with water-filled bags to guard against cosmic rays, their contents will be gradually replaced with er, byproduct that will be dehydrated through the bag (possibly using polyethylene) to reclaim and purify water for drinking. As water-based materials are better at stopping radiation than metal, the approach theoretically represents the best of all worlds with less bulk, a simpler life support system and maximum room for supplies. If the Inspiration Mars group can keep the bags working at high efficiency in space, it won’t have to worry about its travelers’ safety; their comfort with being surrounded by their own waste may be another matter.
Filed under: Transportation, Alt
Source: New Scientist
Unless you’re completely snobbish about only consuming bottled water, this cute silicone cup—crafted in the shape of a leaf—will let you enjoy a drink without having to get your mouth anywhere near a tap, faucet, or bubbling spring. And it’s just $12 and washable, so you’ll never have to feel guilty about asking for a disposable cup again. [Connect Design via Holycool] More »
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