Washing machines release massive amounts of microplastics into the environment, mostly from worn clothing fibers. Researchers ...

They achieved this by embedding an elastomer inside the exoskeleton to control each of its segments and then mounting it on a ...

Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person household producing up to 500 grams a year as synthetic fabrics break down.

Researchers at the University of Bonn aim to improve the cleanliness of wastewater. Water released from washing machines is ...

Scientists are working on solutions. Researchers issue warning about serious hazard lurking in common clothing material: ...

The Mirai Human Washing Machine washes and dries bathers in a 7.5-foot-long pod in just 15 minutes Shawn.ccf / Alamy Stock Photo Japan-based tech company Science developed a futuristic cleaning device ...

An unusual household appliance has been launched on the market in Japan: a washing machine for people. The 7.5-feet-long capsule (that’s 2.30 meters) was unveiled at the World Expo [PDF], which took ...

"The 'Future Human Washing Machine' is a modern-day scientific reproduction of the Human Washing Machine, which was exhibited at the Osaka Expo in 1970 and became a hot topic, and is equipped with ...

Waste Management stands out as North America's largest waste management company, boasting a wide moat and a predictable business model. WM's growth is fueled by landfill scarcity, strategic ...

Have you ever wondered what goes into making it possible to use the restroom at 30,000 feet (10,000 m)? [Jason Torchinsky] at the Autopian recently gave us an interesting look at the history of the ...

Capital Region Water’s proposed “solution” to the chronic problem of sewage overflows from the City of Harrisburg into the Susquehanna River projects that the waterfront at our state capital will ...