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Microplastics found in beef and pork for the first time
Microplastics have been found in supermarket food and farm animals in the Netherlands, however, its impact on human health is unknown.
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Successful research on biomaterials stronger than spider silk
Scientists successfully simulated the process of tooth formation of a star star and applied it to create a durable, biodegradable, carbon-fibre material.
Environment
Rare 'cave clouds' found in China
Explorers have discovered a special natural mineral in Xiniuyan Cave in Wuxuan County, Guangxi Autonomous Region.
Environment
Create renewable jet fuel from bacteria, replacing fossil energy in the future
A team of researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has successfully harvested alternative jet fuel from commonly found species of soil bacteria in the genus…
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Strawberry-scented asphalt to relieve workers' suffering
In order to make the work more comfortable for workers, the company in Russia has launched a strawberry-flavored asphalt product and conducted a test.
Environment
An island as beautiful as paradise, but tourists are afraid of shark attacks
Réunion Island attracts a large number of tourists but is also home to the world's leading concentration of sharks.
Environment
Earth has a new hole, 7 times larger than the hole in the Antarctic ozone layer
The Earth's ozone layer has appeared a new, extremely large hole, active all seasons in the lower stratosphere than the tropics.
Environment
Found microplastics in unexpected places
Scientists have proven that microplastics are everywhere, in the air, in the oceans and even in the human body for many years.
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South African chemical engineer turns insects into junk food
A South African entrepreneur recently demonstrated that insects can be a valuable source of nutrients and that raising insects for food is completely harmless to the env…
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Science discovers the 'culprit' that makes fear ingrained in our minds
After experiencing a terrifying event, many people never forget it. The question is why does that fear cling to us, while other events are forgotten by us over time?
Environment
How do humans change the world's rivers?
Over the past 40 years, humans have altered the world's largest rivers at an unprecedented rate.
Environment
Catastrophic avalanche in the Alps kills many people
The ice collapse on the top of Mount Marmolada in the Italian Alps sent a mass of ice, snow and rocks down on a large number of climbers, leaving dozens dead and missing.
Environment
World's oldest trees reveal biggest solar storm in history
The Carrington Event of 1859 gave us a foretaste of just how dire the Sun was to humanity. But it could turn out to be worse than we imagined.
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Greenhouse 'transforms' from gem to crown
The 141 m2 Glasshouse greenhouse grows rare plants, which can be opened and closed to protect the plants inside depending on weather conditions.
Environment
The world's 'strange' lake: In the coldest place in Antarctica, even minus 50 degrees can't freeze
Scientists have always wondered that Lake Don Juan is in the coldest and driest part of Antarctica, but even though the temperature drops to minus 50 degrees Celsius, th…