Science
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Bacteria can turn plastic waste into a painkiller
Under the radar The process could be a solution to plastic pollution
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Scientists want to regrow human limbs. Salamanders could lead the way.
Under the radar Humans may already have the genetic mechanism necessary
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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A potentially mutating bat virus has some scientists worried about the next pandemic
Under the Radar One subgroup of bat merbecovirus has scientists concerned
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The treasure trove of platinum on the moon
Under the radar This kind of bounty could lead to commercial exploitation
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Possible dwarf planet found at edge of solar system
Under the radar The celestial body has an unusual orbit
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The full moon calendar for every month
In depth When to see the lunar phenomenon every month
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Why Elon Musk's satellites are 'dropping like flies'
Under The Radar Fierce solar activity destroying Starlink satellites
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Amanda Feilding: the serious legacy of the 'Crackpot Countess'
In the Spotlight Nicknamed 'Lady Mindbender', eccentric aristocrat was a pioneer in the field of psychedelic research
By The Week UK Published
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Dehorning rhinos sharply cuts poaching, study finds
Speed Read The painless procedure may be an effective way to reduce the widespread poaching of rhinoceroses
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why is Nasa facing a crisis?
Today's Big Question Trump administration proposes 25% cut to national space agency's budget in 'extinction-level event'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Sodium batteries could make electric flight viable
Under the Radar Low-cost fuel cell has higher energy density and produces chemical by-product that could absorb CO2 from the atmosphere
By The Week UK Published
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Is the world losing scientific innovation?
Today's big question New research seems to be less exciting
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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8 recent scientific breakthroughs
In Depth From curing cancer to preventing rhino extinction
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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How the UK still benefits from EU funds
The Explainer Keir Starmer seeks access to bloc's new rearmament fund, while British scientists reap £500 million in EU research grants
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
The Explainer