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‘I spot brand new TVs, here to be shredded’: the truth about our electronic waste
In a giant factory in California, thousands of screens, PCs and other old or unwanted gadgets are picked apart for materials. But what about the billions of other defunct (or not) devices?
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Did the Romans hunt WHALES?
Ancient bones at a fish processing factory reveal the civilisation may have caused the beasts to go extinct in the Mediterranean 2,000 years ago
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US heatwave: 'Dangerous’ temperatures could set new records
Parts of the US are expected to see record temperatures on Sunday, with warnings of "dangerous" heat levels into next week across the south-west. Nearly a third of Americans - about 113 million people - are currently under heat advisories, from Florida to California and up to Washington state. The country's National Weather Service (NWS) has urged people not to underestimate the risk to life.
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The laser-powered method can be used to read into the chemical composition of erupted magma over time.
When you hear news reports about volcanoes spewing lava and ash, you may worry about the people nearby. In fact, almost one in ten people around the world live within 100 kilometres of an active volcano. For those living close to volcanoes, farming on their fertile soils, or visiting their spectacular landscapes, it is crucial to understand the drivers of eruption.
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The pork industry’s forced cannibalism, explained
A new investigation exposes the stomach-churning practice that goes into making your bacon.
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The Coolest Library on Earth
At the University of Copenhagen, researchers store ice cores that hold the keys to Earth’s climate past and future.
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US heatwave: Scorching heat strains US air conditioning capacity
Weather experts warn of "dangerously hot conditions" over the weekend for millions of Americans.
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The wildfires scorching Maui have killed at least 53 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings, officials say | CNN
The death toll from the catastrophic wildfires in Maui has risen to 53, Maui County said Thursday.
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2,000 years before 'manscaping' and smooth armpits, the Romans were seriously into hair removal, archaeological findings show
An English Heritage site found over 50 tweezers during a dig in Wroxeter, England, highlighting the Romans' obsession with "manscaping."
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Rainbow Snake
NON-VENOMOUS Other common names Common Rainbow Snake, Eel Moccasin, Southern Florida Rainbow Snake Basic description Most adult Rainbow Snakes are about 27–48 inches (70–122 cm) in total length. Adults are large, thick bodied, and quite beautiful. These snakes are mostly glossy black (iridescent
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Bison calf euthanized after a Yellowstone visitor lifted it out of a river, causing the herd to reject it
An unidentified man picked up the bison calf after it was separated from its mother as the herd crossed the Lamar River in Yellowstone National Park.
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The Failure of California Electricity Policy in One Image
In a few weeks it will be one year since the article “California just hit 95% renewable energy. Will other states come along for the ride?” appeared in the Los Angeles Times. Its author, reporter Sammy Roth, had learned that California briefly generated 95% of the electricity consumers were using from renewable sources a few days earlier, and he was elated.
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To fight climate change, we've got to quit making so much plastic
A 75 percent reduction is needed to limit warming to 1.5 C, new report says.
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The big idea: why climate tribalism only helps the deniers
From nuclear power to electric vehicles, battles between activists risk getting in the way of reducing emissions
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Researchers develop a new process for manufacturing permanent magnets
Researchers from the Critical Materials Institute, a U.S. Department of Energy Innovation Hub led by Ames National Laboratory, have developed a new method for manufacturing high-performance permanent magnets.
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Hawaii has a robust emergency siren warning system. It sat silent during the deadly wildfires | CNN
Some Maui residents are questioning the effectiveness of the emergency warning system employed as the wildfires spread rapidly across Lahaina and other parts on Tuesday. Hawaii’s attorney general is leading a review of the emergency response.
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More wildlife-friendly farming needed to stop decline of insects in Britain, says report
Conservation measures over the past 30 years have failed to stop the decline of insects on British farmland, a new report shows. Populations of bees, spiders, ground beetles and hoverflies have disappeared twice as fast in areas intensely farmed for crops, according to the paper, which looked at citizen science data on more than 1,500 invertebrate species.
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Porphyrios
Porphyrios (Greek: Πορφύριος) was a large whale that harassed and sank ships in the waters near Constantinople in the sixth century.
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Do you love reading, writing or books in general? Here are five ways to get bookish this summer
There are so many ways to pursue a bookish life during the summer: cosying up in a hammock with a good book is one way, but so is getting out.
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Can EV Batteries Be Recycled? It’s Complicated, But It’s Already Happening
How we'll keep all those toxic, expensive materials from going to waste.