According to a 2018 study, 94% of tap water samples from the U.S. are contaminated with microplastics, the highest level in the world. Another study found bottled water is no purer: 93% of samples ...

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A team of chemists led by Professor Justin Chalker at Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia, has built a molecular “cage ...

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Not all water filters are created equal. Here’s how to pick one that’s effective and doesn’t strip your water of beneficial minerals. If you’ve had anxiety about your tap water, you aren’t alone. More ...

If you’re concerned about what’s really lurking in your tap water—for whatever reason—a water filter pitcher can go a long way in making it cleaner (not to mention better-tasting). But the best water ...

Ever had that sip of water at 3 a.m.? Tastes good, feels good, right? What about taking a sip of water from a bottle, a fountain at a park, or a friend’s place? Have you ever noticed a different taste ...