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Scientists unveil prototype spacesuit system that recycles urine into drinking water

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. A marvel of the “Dune” sci-fi film series is the survival suits worn by the desert-dwelling Fremen — “pillar suits” that convert all bodily fluids into drinkable water. Now, such technology appears on the horizon,… Read More »

The world has agreed to ban this dangerous pollutant, and it’s working

For the first time, researchers have detected a significant drop in atmospheric levels of hydrochlorofluorocarbons, harmful gases that deplete the ozone layer and warm the planet. Almost 30 years after nations first decided to phase out these chemicals, which are widely used in air conditioning and refrigeration, scientists say global concentrations have peaked in 2021.… Read More »