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Water

The Ӱ community is exploring ways to ensure that the world’s water—from the vast oceans to a glass of tap water—is healthful, unpolluted, and abundant.

Last updated: September 2024

Did you know…

The human body is .

It’s recommended to per day.

An of water.

Working with water

Ӱ experts are exploring all aspects of water, from hydration to migration.

Protecting potable water

Between harmful chemicals, minerals, and pollution, providing safe drinking water requires constant work.


Pollution solutions


A liquid gated membrane

Filtering liquids with liquids

Based on systems found in nature, liquid-gated membrane filtration systems are being studied to improve wastewater purification.

An image of the AquaPulse device

Cleaning water off the grid

A portable water purifier in development by researchers at the Wyss Institute aims to make contaminated water safer to drink.

Saving the waters of the world