Synthetic biologists have developed a low-cost, easy-to-use, hand-held device that can let users know -- within mere minutes -- if their water is safe to drink. The new device works by using powerful ...

Though its processing speed is significantly slower than that of a conventional electronic computer, this computer, which works by moving water droplets, can theoretically perform the same operations.

The intake of water is important for the survival of all animals and drinking water can be used as a reward in thirsty animals. Here we found that thirsty Drosophila melanogaster can associate ...