CULTURE BUZZ: Just swish this thermometer-like device inside a glass of water and you’ll get instant drinkable water with no after-taste. Having all been recent victims of the Norovirus, we know that sitting on the toilet for two days straight in a foreign country is no one’s idea of fun. This solar-powered gadget should ensure safe travels abroad.

The Best Links:

1. NY Times Article: “Cleaner Water With a Wand (No Magic Required)”
2. The Smiley Face and Frowny Face on the LCD Display Is So Cute!
3. The Ultimate Ultralight Backpacking Water Purifier
4. Steripen Official Website
5. It’s Even Powered by the Sun
6. Perfect for all that Backcountry Camping You’ll Be Doing This Summer
7. Review: “It’s the Best Water Purifier You Can Carry Without a Tractor-trailer”
8. …But It Won’t Replace Filtration