As a virulent strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria spreads beyond hospital walls, some communities are taking extreme measures such as closing schools for disinfection. But getting adults and children to pay better attention to a few simple personal-hygiene rules, and taking precautionary measures such as getting a flu shot, may be a far more effective weapon against the bugs. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

A washing machine that uses only a cup of water to carry out a full wash, leaving clothes virtually dry, has been developed by British inventors. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The economic value of "special water" was first cultivated in Europe during the late 1700s when people began visiting natural springs to drink the water or bathe in it. Then in 1767, Jackson's spa in Boston began bottling their water. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

"Superhydrophobic" materials that never get wet have an Achilles' heel, say chemists: they can fend off cold, but not hot water.

After studying this effect, the team has now designed a new material coating that can repel hot water. It could be used to make anti-scald clothing, they say, which could help to protect vulnerable members of the population from hot-water burns. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Water shortages in the southern city of Aden are already fueling violence. One person was shot dead and three were wounded, two of them police, during water protests on Aug. 24.

*This is about water, something we take for granted every day. picked by kakana 3 months ago

Water is present on Mars today, but it is entirely bound up in ice because the surface is too cold for liquid water.

But evidence has been mounting that shows water once flowed across the Martian surface, potentially supporting life. While water does not mean there was life, it's a key prerequisite. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Obesity can be "caught" as easily as a common cold from other people's coughs, sneezes and dirty hands, scientists said Monday. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

We all know that water is good for us, but often the reasons are a little fuzzy. And even if we know why we should drink water, it's not a habit that many people form. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

Andy Laughton has been forced to wash his hands of his job as a chef after discovering he is allergic to water. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

• Fits Most Hands
• Breathable Cotton
• Form Fitting
• Prevents Chafing
• Absorbs Sweat
• Distracts Enemies
• Non Toxic
• Great For Jazz Hands picked by beany11 4 months ago

Restaurant manager's 'free food if you wash dishes' policy touches hungry students in Kyoto. picked by kakana 6 months ago

17-year-old Taiwanese boy has been arrested for chopping off his father's hands, allegedly to avenge years of physical abuse... and for withholding his allowance. picked by BrownTrout 2 months ago

Forget bikini car wash! The new hotness in raising money in today’s tough economy is … elephant car wash!
The elephants at the Wildlife Safari near Eugene, Oregon are fundraising and they don’t seem to mind. The safari’s three African elephants, Tiki, Alice, and George, have a job at the new "Elephant Car Wash". picked by Bingo 5 months ago

There is something that touches us about hands. Of all our body parts, fingertips have some of the most densely packed nerve endings, provide the richest source of tactile feedback, and come with the best positioning capabilities – and not just while hovering over a keyboard. picked by bornbad 6 months ago

We will be able to shake hands with people at remote locations but we will also be able to feel the warmth of their hands. While shopping on the web, we will be able to check the texture of an article before purchase. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

A father tied his 10-year-old daughter's hands and feet and watched her swim in a chilly southern China river for three hours in a task he said Thursday would help the girl achieve her dream of swimming across the English Channel. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

because this video of two otters holding hands(paws?) is just so darned sweet. picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago

Thorpe Park is banning visitors from putting their hands in the air while riding its rollercoasters following complaints about body odour. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

What? You've never heard of shrinkage?! picked by gnikgnok 2 years ago

More than a billion people lack access to clean water, and 2.5 billion are without water for sanitation, with 80 percent of all disease borne by dirty water. picked by kakana 8 months ago