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How physics can improve the urinal

5 urinals, of different styles, mounted on a blue tiled wall

Among urinal prototypes, a tall, slender design with curves reminiscent of seashells (second from the right) accommodates people of a wide range of heights, virtually eliminating splash back.

M. Shi and Z. Pan/University of Waterloo

By James R. Riordon

- More than 2 years ago

Restroom visitors can expect cleaner knees and tidier floors, if they happen to use a new urinal inspired by curves in nature.