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University of Texas engineers develop jacket that extracts 1.5 pints of drinking water daily from air

Researchers at the University of Texas have created a prototype jacket using advanced fabric technology that harvests potable water from atmospheric moisture, collecting up to 1.5 pints per day. The technology could benefit people in water-scarce regions or those spending extended periods outdoors.

Good News Network · Sunday, 28 June 2026

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University of Texas engineers develop jacket that extracts 1.5 pints of drinking water daily from air

A new high tech jacket developed by engineers at the University of Texas can pull drinking water from thin air. With the advance in fabric technology, the jacket can collect up to one-and-a-half pints of drinkable water a day, say scientists. They suggest the ground-breaking technology could benefit anyone who spends a lot of time […] The post High Tech Jacket Prototype Pulls Drinking Water From Thin Air – Up to 1.5 Pints Per Day appeared first on Good News Network.

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