Researchers make a water filter from the sapwood in tree branches
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 17:20
in Earth & Climate
If you've run out of drinking water during a lakeside camping trip, there's a simple solution: Break off a branch from the nearest pine tree, peel away the bark, and slowly pour lake water through the stick. The improvised filter should trap any bacteria, producing fresh, uncontaminated water.