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This tiny device makes dirty water drinkable in just 20 minutes

Scientists have developed a tiny device the size of a postage stamp that can kill 99.99 percent of bacteria in water in just 20 minutes. Exposing contaminated water to sunlight can naturally clean it up – because UV rays blitz germs – but this distillation process usually takes up to 48 hours to complete. Instead, this new gadget harnesses a broader spectrum of the Sun's rays to speed everything up. (more…)

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#Rio2016 Neymar first Gold For Brazil

Brazil star Neymar labelled winning Olympic gold as one of the "best things" of his life as he hit back at critics following Saturday's dramatic win over Germany. The Barcelona forward struck with a free-kick in the 1-1 draw, before emphatically sealing Brazil's first Olympic football gold with the winning penalty in a 5-4 shoot-out victory. (more…)