The deregulated water market has failed to whet the appetite of small businesses, despite the promise of better deals. What can turn a trickle of switchers into a flood? A disappointing trickle of businesses has switched water supplier since the…

Leaf-mimicking device uses solar power to clean water : Chinese researchers have developed an ‘artificial leaf’ capable of removing toxic pollutants from waste water. Hailed as a possible breakthrough that could help avert shortages of potable water in many parts of…

Row-bot Drinks Dirty Water To Swim Forever : A robot that is designed to swim in dirty water and absorb nutrients from it to create power has been developed by Bristol University researchers. The autonomous machine is capable of operating…