Science
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Foie gras made without force-feeding thanks to molecular mimicry
The researchers’ alternative foie gras undergoing a stress test in the lab Thomas A. Vilgis The French delicacy foie gras…
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Smartphones may be beneficial to children – if they avoid social media
Smartphones can help children socialise AYO Production/Shutterstock A survey of more than 1500 children suggests that smartphones can be beneficial…
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Ex-UK cyber chief says asking Apple to break encryption was ‘naive’
Apple has withdrawn one of its encryption services from UK customers slandstock / Alamy A former cyber security chief has…
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Even moderate CO2 emissions could lead to 7°C of warming by 2200
Further warming will lead to more catastrophic consequences such as severe wildfires STR/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Even with moderate emissions of greenhouse gases,…
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Floating wood could help us refreeze the Arctic seas
Sea ice coverage in the Arctic has rapidly declined due to global warming Arterra Picture Library / Alamy Modified floating…
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How a surprising twist on rewilding could help settle our carbon debt
In the Țarcu mountains of Romania, a pioneering experiment is changing the atmosphere around rewilding. Starting in 2014, around 100…
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Why you don't need to worry about 'over-potting' your plants
Traditional advice tells us to only move growing plants to a pot one size larger. The science shows that you…
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Some Body Like Me review: Brilliant sci-fi novel shows robots coming to grips with emancipation
Granting Abigail human freedoms feels right even if she was made in a lab Gremlin/Getty Images Some Body Like MeLucy…
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Greenland has gained over 1600km of new coastline as glaciers retreat
A warning sign in Greenland about tsunamis caused by icebergs ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images Rising temperatures in the Arctic…
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Water can turn into a superacid that makes diamonds
Superacids can turn carbon molecules into diamonds Sefa Kart/Alamy Water may transform into a superacidic fluid under extreme heat and…
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