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Compostable plastic that has not fully disintegrated in a compost bin

Environment

Most 鈥榟ome compostable鈥� plastic doesn鈥檛 break down in garden bins

A study involving 1600 UK volunteers found that 60 per cent of plastics labelled as suitable for home composting don鈥檛 break down properly

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A close-up of light pouring out of a key hole.; Shutterstock ID 22883980; purchase_order: -; job: -; client: -; other: -

Technology

Gel-based encryption can only be unlocked with key of light and heat

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Wax worm saliva breaks down plastic and could be answer to plastic wasteWax worm saliva breaks down plastic and could be answer to plastic waste
Environment

Could wax worm saliva be the answer to plastic waste?

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A Black Hawk helicopter flying autonomously

Technology

Unpiloted military helicopter flies 134 km in simulated mission

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Environment

Banning solar plants on farmland in England would be a grave error

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2K6KYM8 Protesters hold an "Anti-growth coalition" banner during the demonstration outside Downing Street. Extinction Rebellion protesters gathered in Westminster demanding action on the climate crisis and skyrocketing energy bills. (Photo by Vuk Valcic / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)

Environment

Dismissing environmentalists with an ‘anti-growth’ label is wrong

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Humans

Egyptology continues to astound 100 years after Tutankhamun was found

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Close up Macro shooting of computer main board or circuit board's integrated elements. Made in Taiwan, Science and Technology concept

Technology

Emissions from world’s chip manufacturing hub are growing each year

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Exposure to high levels of light at night may be linked to certain mental health conditions

Health

Light exposure may be linked to several mental health conditions

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Adrien Fillon/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock (13517576d) Elon Musk completes $44 billion deal to own Twitter. Elon Musk has officially taken control of the social network and already fired leaders. 'The bird is freed'', he tweeted soon after the announcement. Stock pictures - Clermont-Ferrand, October 28, 2022. Elon Musk Completes $44 Billion Deal To Own Twitter, Clermont Ferrand, Auvergne Rhone Alpes, France - 28 Oct 2022

Technology

Twitter misinformation project may be at risk after Elon Musk takeover

Birdwatch, an attempt to tackle misinformation on Twitter by providing additional context to false claims in tweets, appears to be working - but the project may no longer be a priority under Elon Musk's leadership

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Life

Bumblebees rolling wooden balls may be first evidence of insect play

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Environment

Annual US clock change kills 33 people and 36,500 deer in car crashes

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Life

The sounds of animals thought to be silent…until now

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Technology

World鈥檚 largest digital camera has same resolution as 266 iPhones

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