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Just Add Air

Not content with their first Ig Nobel prize, researchers at CSIRO have determined that adding air to your shower can cut water use by a third. Last time I checked, my shower is filled with air before I even turn the water on, so I add water to my air to take a shower.

The scientists have developed a simple ‘air shower’ device which, when fitted into existing showerheads, fills the water droplets with a tiny bubble of air. The result is the shower feels just as wet and just as strong as before, but now uses much less water. ... Small-scale experiments using the aeration device found that people detected no difference in water pressure, sensation, or overall perception of showering. ... He expects the nozzle would cost less than $20 and could be installed by householders.

All kidding aside, I hope this device works better than the "low flow" showerheads that have done so much to ruin on of the last enjoyments of life - a long hot shower. No word on whether or not they investigated the actually cleaning done by the shower.