Engineers create 3D-printed robotic fish that swim, play and recharge themselves through automated charging systems. Here's all you need to know

Engineers have developed robotic fish that mimic real aquatic life, offering an aquarium experience without the upkeep. These miniature submarines, powered by Arduino and guided by an overhead camera ...
New Atlas

Origami-like pot grows as your plant does – and takes care of watering

A company known for its stylish origami-style planters has come up with something completely new – a self-watering pot that ...
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Build an automatic watering system that runs for free

Discover an automatic watering system that helps keep your plants hydrated without ongoing operating costs. A simple solution ...

Viktor Peshekhonov’s GreenMix Announces Launch of Automatic Fertilizer Application Technology Through Drip Irrigation Systems

Against the backdrop of AB 1572 - a law that gradually prohibits the use of potable water for irrigating ornamental ...
KSL

Apple Valley faces water conservation measures after unexpected well drilling

APPLE VALLEY, Washington County — Residents of Apple Valley in Washington County are being asked to conserve water after a well was being drilled by a landowner. "After three days of working on the ...
KCCI Des Moines

Central Iowa Water Works issues mandatory lawn watering ban amid elevated nitrate levels

I’LL BE BREAKING THAT DOWN. MORE COMING UP. ALL RIGHT, JASON, THANKS SO MUCH. A MANDATORY LAWN WATERING BAN IS NOW IN EFFECT ACROSS MUCH OF CENTRAL IOWA. AS SUMMER DEMAND CONTINUES TO CLIMB, SOME ...
KCCI Des Moines

Central Iowa Water Works calls for voluntary 50% reduction in outdoor water use

SCHOOL COMING UP LATER IN SPORTS CENTRAL IOWA WATER WORKS SAYS WATER USAGE IS UP DRAMATICALLY THIS MONTH, ESPECIALLY IN THE LAST WEEK. KCCI CHIEF INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER SUZANNE BEHNKE DIVES INTO THE ...
Wired

The Best Smart Sprinklers and Irrigation Systems

We’ve tested almost a dozen options that handle everything from scheduling and weather changes to water conservation, so you don’t have to. Planting a garden or laying down sod for your yard is the ...
NewsWest 9

'More complex than originally understood' | Restrictions to remain while officials diagnose Alpine water issue

The City of Alpine has updated the cause of recent water restrictions to an unknown source. In an update on Saturday, Alpine city council members released a statement reporting that after days of ...
NewsWest 9

City of Alpine issues mandatory restrictions after declaring "Severe Water Shortage" conditions

The City of Alpine has provided updated information on Tuesday's declaration of a “severe water shortage” by local officials. In a Wednesday statement, a collection of city officials elaborated on the ...
AOL

A New Wave of Home Growers Is Using Self-Watering Systems, And It’s Reducing Plant Loss During Hot Weather

Image Credits: Shutterstock/Stock Holm. A growing number of home gardeners are switching to self-watering systems, and many are seeing a noticeable drop in plant loss during hot weather. These setups ...
New Atlas

Cooler-size survival cube purifies saltwater as well as fresh

Cooler-size survival cube purifies saltwater as well as fresh California-based startup Vital Lyfe says its first product, a portable battery-powered filtration system, can provide safe drinking water ...