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Source: Water Resources Research

This is an authorized translation of an Eos article. 本文是Eos文章的授权翻译。

如果人类想要在太空生活，无论是在航天器里还是在火星上，首先要解决的一个问题就是如何获取水，来满足饮用、卫生需求以及为维持生命所需的植物提供水分。即便只是将水运送到近地轨道上的国际空间站（ISS），也需要花费数万美元。因此，找到在太空中高效、持久且可靠地获取和再利用水资源的方法，对于长期在太空居住至关重要。

目前的系统，比如国际空间站上的环境控制与生命支持系统（ECLSS），为闭合式水回收提供了蓝图，但它们还需要改进才能适应未来的应用。与此同时，近期的技术和科学进步正为在严苛环境下寻找、净化和管理水资源开辟新的途径。在一篇新的综述中，Olawade等人概述了地外水资源管理的现状，以及该领域的前景和挑战。

作者指出，太空水系统需要具备闭环、高效和持久耐用的特性，同时还要满足低能耗的要求。目前，ECLSS能耗过高，其效率可能也不足以满足长期任务的需求。未来建议采用的过滤和回收方法包括：利用光催化技术通过光线净化水，利用生物反应器过滤尿液和废水，利用离子交换系统去除提取水中的溶解盐和重金属，以及利用紫外线或臭氧消毒杀灭病原体。每种方法各有优缺点：例如，生物反应器中的微生物燃料电池可以发电，而光催化净化则能耗较低。

在月球或火星这样的地方获取水，要么需要从风化层中提取水，要么需要钻探冰体。如何为水回收系统提供足够的能源也是一个问题，因此开发节能系统是需要优先考虑的事项。水系统的耐久性也很重要，既要保护宇航员的安全，又要能减少繁重的维护工作。

新兴技术有望应对其中许多挑战。作者们指出两个具有巨大应用前景的领域，一是纳米技术的发展，它可用于制造定制化程度更高、过滤效果更佳且耐污染的膜材料，二是人工智能（AI）技术在水系统自主管理中的应用。(Water Resources Research, https://doi.org/10.1029/2025WR041273, 2026)

—科学撰稿人Nathaniel Scharping (@nathanielscharp)

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Get it Together, 2021!

Here is our list of best-animated video games of the year so far. With blockbuster releases that blew our minds and returning franchises, here are games every video gamer should check out! 

 If you have any suggestions, feel free to comment!

2021 Best Animated Video Games

Resident Evil Village

Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, PC, Google Stadia

Did somebody say, Lady Dimitrescu? 

Resident Evil Village may not be up to par to Resident Evil 4 (Yes, they both happen to take place in a village/ countryside). Resident Evil Village has some memorable foes, and graphics. I expect this game to get many nominations for best video game of the year. Glad to see the franchise still going strong, but the real question is when will we finally be able to have a Resident Evil that stars the return of, Jill Valentine?

It Takes Two

Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, PC

Just the two of us? 

A co-op video game that stars a married couple planning on getting a divorce. This game may sound depressing but the gameplay is certainly not. The game has received generally favorable reviews and many mini games are included. A prenup may or may not be included. 

Genesis Noir 

Platforms: Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac

Is this game bigger than the Big Bang?

A point-and-click adventure video game set before, during, and after the Big Bang. 

To save your love, you must stop the expansion of the universe. The graphics of this video game are very nostalgic. A combination of a crime mystery enriched in a video game. 

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition

Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC

Legendary!? 

Mass Effect has accumulated many followers is an understatement. This remastered and optimized three game pack allows you to customize and personalize your character across a galaxy in turmoil.

Little Nightmares 2 

Platforms: Android, Nintendo Switch, PC, Playstation, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series 

A puzzle-platform horror adventure game and a prequel to the 2017’s Little Nightmares. The story revolve around Mono, who must work together too survive the City of Pale. This game has some twists and turns and just in case, you may want to grab a paper bag.

WarioWare: Get It Together!

Platforms: Nintendo Switch

I repeat, please reread that video game title. This legendary arcade mini game is officially back! This comedic video game has over 200 mini games packed with a serious punch. This game will have you laughing all the way through. This is a hardcore version of Mario Party.