Tampons may not be an obvious scientific tool, but engineers from the University of Sheffield in the UK have been using them to identify where waste water from baths, washing machines, sinks and showers is polluting our rivers and streams.
Glowing Tampons Help Detect Sewage Leaks
Glow-in-the-dark tampons are being used to fix bad plumbing
Emily Guerin, Author at High Country News - Page 4 of 6
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