Urine
Researchers Develop Splash-Proof Urinal Eliminating Urine Splatter Regardless of Aiming Accuracy
Revolutionizing Urinals: A Splash-Free Future For nearly 200 years, urinals have plagued users with an unavoidable nuisance: splashback. Now, scientists from the University of Waterloo and Weber State University have tackled this age-old problem using physics, designing urinals that reduce splatter by up to 95%. The Science of Splash Reduction The key lies in the […]
Deciphering Ancient Egyptian Mummies’ Aroma: Notes of Cheese, Vomit, and Urine Unveiled
The Enduring Scent of Egyptian Mummies: A Mix of Spices and Decay Centuries after their preparation, Egyptian mummies still emit a complex blend of aromas—woodsy, spicy, and sweet—lingering remnants of the scented oils and waxes used to preserve them for the afterlife. However, modern analyses reveal less pleasant undertones, including hints of cheese, vomit, and […]