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From seawater to drinking water, with the push of a button

Posted: 28 Apr 2022 12:22 PM PDT

Researchers created a portable desalination unit that can remove particles and salts simultaneously to generate drinking water. The user-friendly unit, which weighs less than 10 kilograms and does not require filters, can be powered by a small, portable solar panel.

Neural pathway key to sensation of pleasant touch identified

Posted: 28 Apr 2022 11:28 AM PDT

Researchers have identified a specific neuropeptide and a neural circuit that transmit pleasant touch from the skin to the brain. The findings eventually may help scientists better understand and treat disorders characterized by touch avoidance and impaired social development.