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Information Technology in a Global Society studies the Social and Ethical impacts of IT on different Areas like Business and Employment, Health, Education, Entertainment, Art, Politics, and Science.

Monday, November 24, 2008

Astronauts Jiggle ISS Water Recycler Handle But Crew Can't Drink Pee Just Yet


















The multimillion dollar water recycler recently installed by astronauts aboard the International Space Station is still experiencing some minor issues this evening, meaning crew members will just have to wait to have their first peetinis, Long Island Iced Pees, Whiskpee Sours and other lame pee-themed drinks I have yet to think of. The prototype recycler, which separates waste from water using a centrifuge system, was brought to the station aboard the latest shuttle mission. It malfunctioned two hours after installation, although a separate sweat and waste water recycler is working as expected. Phew!

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