Bad news on the climate should lead neither to despair nor unfounded optimism. Instead, we need…
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The underwater drones that hunt for oil spills beneath the waves
Oil behaves strangely in water – now a combination of AI and super-expensive underwater vehicles are…
The underwater drones that hunt for oil spills beneath the waves
Oil behaves strangely in water – now a combination of AI and super-expensive underwater vehicles are…
US Navy wants to fire a slime cannon at boats to stop them escaping
The US Navy wants to make super-expanding weaponised slime, inspired by the hagfish, that can trap…
US Navy wants to fire a slime cannon at boats to stop them escaping
The US Navy wants to make super-expanding weaponised slime, inspired by the hagfish, that can trap…
Allergy explosion: What causes allergies and how to avoid them
We've all heard that being too clean can cause allergies, or exposure can help you beat…
Allergy explosion: They are on the rise, and here’s why
Banning nuts on planes and in schools may seem like hysteria, but there's good reason: allergies…
Allergy explosion: They are on the rise, and here’s why
Banning nuts on planes and in schools may seem like hysteria, but there's good reason: allergies…
California’s worst wildfire in history is now the size of Los Angeles
Firefighters are battling high winds and extreme heat as they try to slow the spread of…
California’s worst wildfire in history is now the size of Los Angeles
Firefighters are battling high winds and extreme heat as they try to slow the spread of…