NIST News ยท Jul 14, 2026 12:00 UTC NIST Receives New Patent for Microbe-Killing Water Heater Read full story on NIST News Share AI disclosure Summary Warm water in household pipes can be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. Original reporting Open original source Read full article on NIST News Get the AFBytes Brief Major stories, AI-assisted analysis, and what to watch next. Free, monthly, unsubscribe anytime. Subscribe