What happens if you need to pee while you're asleep?
A pediatric urologist explains how the bladder and the brain communicate to wake you up when you need to ‘go’ – and how that communication might break down.
Sept. 18, 2023 • ~7 min
The dirty truth about your phone – and why you need to stop scrolling in the bathroom
Your mobile phone is 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat. Here’s what to do about it.
April 24, 2023 • ~7 min
Toilets spew invisible aerosol plumes with every flush – here's the proof, captured by high-powered lasers
Toilets eject aerosol droplets that may carry disease-causing pathogens. Learning about how these particles move could help reduce exposure in public restrooms.
Dec. 8, 2022 • ~7 min
How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space?
Going to the bathroom is much more complicated in space without any gravity. To solve this problem of tricky orbital potty breaks, NASA builds special toilets that work without gravity.
March 15, 2021 • ~5 min
Hoarding, stockpiling, panic buying: What's normal behavior in an abnormal time?
The pandemic has put a spotlight on a once little-discussed disorder – hoarding. But hoarding disorder is not what you might think.
Nov. 17, 2020 • ~8 min
We found a way to turn urine into solid fertiliser – it could make farming more sustainable
If rolled out worldwide, our method could replace a quarter of all the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser used in agriculture.
Nov. 6, 2020 • ~7 min
What goes into the toilet doesn’t always stay there, and other coronavirus risks in public bathrooms
Public restrooms can be scary when it comes to coronavirus, and they get scarier when you look at how the virus spreads. A doctor explains how to stay safe when you're traveling and really gotta go.
June 5, 2020 • ~5 min
Coronavirus: people in tall buildings may be more at risk – here's how to stay safe
Buildings with lots of occupants such as tower blocks and hospitals could be a hidden risk in the battle against COVID-19.
April 8, 2020 • ~7 min
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