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By Eleanor Cummins Nov 8, 2018

Technology

Engineering a better toilet could save millions of lives

Bill Gates took a jar of poop on stage to remind us of this fact.

By Ellen Airhart Nov 7, 2017

Health

After the NYC marathon, where does all the poop go?

The tons of excrement, urine and that mysterious blue liquid have to go somewhere.

By Sara Chodosh Mar 17, 2017

Environment

Just some facts about a $10,000 toilet

We break it down by the cold, hard porcelain numbers

By Sarah Fecht Feb 16, 2017

Space

Here are the winners of NASA’s space poop challenge

Three designs for an in-suit toilet take home $30,000

By Mary Beth Griggs Jan 8, 2016

Science

Roman Toilets Didn’t Help With Hygiene

What have the Romans ever done for us?

By Sophie Bushwick Sep 28, 2015

DIY

Maker Faire: A Composting Toilet For Developing Countries

Of course, it's called the C.R.A.P.P.E.R.

By Loren Grush May 11, 2015

Space

Ever Wonder How You’d Go To The Bathroom On The Space Station?

ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti demonstrates

By Colin Lecher Apr 15, 2014

Energy

Finally, A Way To Harvest Hydroelectric Energy From Toilet Flushes

It's about time toilets start providing a useful function

By Shaunacy Ferro Nov 6, 2013

Science

Science Addresses The Problem Of Pee Splashback

Brigham Young University's Splash Lab looks into the dynamics of the male urine stream.

By Shaunacy Ferro Aug 16, 2013

Technology

Big Pic: A Soyuz Astronaut’s Space Toilet

Imagine peeing in this.

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