Fixing underground water pipes usually means digging up roads and sidewalks — a process that's disruptive and expensive. However, researchers at the University of Sheffield in the U.K. are working on ...

For small, accessible bursts, a temporary repair clamp or self-amalgamating tape can limit water loss until a permanent fix ...

Tiny robots built in Sheffield that could help fix leaky water pipes without having to dig up roads, according to new research. The miniature machines - called "Pipebots" - are the same size as a toy ...