Researchers have developed jackets made of a fabric that can harvest moisture from ambient air and channel it into detachable units, producing 400 to 900 milliliters of drinkable water per day. The same textile could be adapted for use in backpacks or tents for emergency responders and remote use.
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A jacket that pulls drinking water from the air

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Researchers have developed jackets made of a fabric that can harvest moisture from ambient air and channel it into detachable units, producing 400 to 900 milliliters of drinkable water per day. The same textile could be adapted for use in backpacks or tents for emergency responders and remote use.

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