These modern urinal designs have been showcased by scientists from the University of Waterloo in Canada as part of an effort to transform the humble bathroom fixture into a cleaner solution. The urinal styles include the Cornucopia and the Nautilus, which are both characterized by their ultra-modern appearances that eliminate the 60 to 90-degree rear portion found in contemporary commercial models. This will eliminate the occurrence of splashing during use to prevent clothing, shoes and flooring from getting wet.

The modern urinal designs were reported to perform well in testing with the Nautilus coming out on top, while the Cornucopia proved better for taller participants. The designs are also reported to help save water for a well-rounded functionality.

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