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Belgian scientists turn urine into drinkable water

Date:: July 27, 2016
Source:: Reuters - Innovations Video Online / Powered by NewsLook.com
Summary:: A team of scientists from Belgium build a machine that turns urine into drinkable water and fertilizer using solar energy, a technique which could be applied in rural areas and developing countries. Liane Wimhurst. Video provided by Reuters
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