Scientists may have just discovered a solution to one of the world’s largest environmental problems – plastic waste. Researchers accidentally engineered an enzyme capable of digesting common plastic pollutants, which
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Scientists in Sweden have discovered a type of moss that is capable of removing arsenic from contaminated water in as little as an hour. The researchers say their findings not
Scientists may have found out why some people appear to be able to eat whatever they want without gaining weight. According to a new study, individuals with a particular variation
New research has found that drinking as little as one alcoholic drink every day can shorten life expectancy. For a 40-year-old, consistently drinking 10 or more drinks per week could
Night owls have a higher risk of premature death than people who prefer to go to bed and wake up earlier, according to a new study. People who have a
New research has revealed the Atlantic Ocean circulation system that moderates temperatures in Europe is weaker than at any point in the last 1,600 years. Previous predictions suggested a collapse
Intense debates are underway in Europe over the European Commission’s plans to limit the amount of cadmium in fertiliser. The planned changes have caused disagreement among farmers, industry and environmental
Following complaints from central and eastern European member states, the European Commission announced on Wednesday that it would ban “dual quality food” in the European Union. Brands including Coca-Cola, Pepsi,
The European Union announced several new digital initiatives on Tuesday in Brussels, including agreements on artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and 5G, as well as a new venture capital investment fund.
A jawbone fossil found on a beach in Somerset, England, belonged to a massive marine reptile known as a giant ichthyosaur. Scientists say it is one of the largest animals