Some Aussie scientists deserve a pat of the back!
The SAFE sticker - designed here in Australia - is a UV purification label that works by simply sticking it on a bottle of contaminated water, putting the container in the sun and waiting for the UV light to kill harmful bacteria, viruses and microorganisms.
Wollongong scientist and co-inventor Martin Butson told the ABC the sticker removed the guesswork from using UV rays to treat water.
The sticker has a light pink patch in the middle, which gradually changes to black with UV exposure, meaning it is safe to drink.
Dr Butson said the one consistent element was the water was always contaminated with harmful bacteria that could cause diarrhoea, stomach cramps and other health issues.
Hopefully this new product will reduce that. Read the full story here.