Toilets spew invisible aerosol plumes with every flush—here’s the proof
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Using high-powered lasers to illuminate aerosol droplets ejected from a toilet, researchers aim to reduce exposure to disease-causing pathogens in public restrooms. CU expert John Crimaldi shares on The Conversation.
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