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Forget about mousetraps – scientists build a better, less splashy urinal | An experimental new urinal design could help eliminate the evils of "splashback."


Urine doesn't belong on the floor, and it definitely doesn't belong on our clothes. An experimental new urinal design could help keep it from getting to those locations, by virtually eliminating the evils of "splashback."

In an effort to address that problem, scientists from Canada's University of Waterloo (appropriately enough) set about redesigning the humble urinal. Not only does it accommodate users of a wide variety of heights, it also has an easy-to-clean design plus it tolerates poor aim, potentially making it idea for use in aircraft, boats or trains. An experienced freelance writer, he previously obtained an English BA from the University of Saskatchewan, then spent over 20 years working in various markets as a television reporter, producer and news videographer.

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