Glass-infused paint offers cooling breakthrough
Researchers have come up with a new form of glass-infused paint that they claim can reduce vast amounts of electricity used by air-conditioning units.
15/11/2023 The Independent
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Do we live in a giant void? It could solve the puzzle of the universe's expansion
If we lived in a cosmic area with below average density, it would explain recent contradictory measurements of the universe’s expansion.
30/11/2023 The Conversation
A greener clean: three ways to eco-proof your cleaning routine
A spotless house is deeply satisfying. But when that cleanliness comes at the cost of our health and the environment, it loses some of its luster.
30/11/2023 The Guardian
Did Homo naledi really bury its dead? Now there are ways to find out
A new paper argues the case of using geoscientific techniques to diminish uncertainty about archaeological finds – such as whether a small-brained hominin carved its walls and interred its deceased
30/11/2023 Haaretz
How Frozen became the catalyst for Disney's shift from male-centric tales
The landscape of animated musical films has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Male storylines, once the hallmark of the genre, have taken a back seat, thanks to the revolutionary success of a film that centres around the…
30/11/2023 The Conversation
Being child-free has been deemed 'selfish' for decades – the history of this misconception explained
Choosing to be child-free is more common than ever before in some countries, including the US. Many people see not having children an ethical and ecological choice, made to protect the environment, people and other species. Being child-free is about…
30/11/2023 The Conversation
Doctor Who: what the show gets wrong about climate change and energy justice − new research
Our study of five episodes across its 60 years shows Doctor Who has failed to support the idea that people should be able to advance their own climate interests
30/11/2023 The Conversation
WhatsApp update adds ‘secret codes’ for chats
WhatsApp has added “secret codes” for chats, allowing them to be locked and hidden. The feature is intended to let people have a chat that will not even be visible within the list of conversations. Instead, they can only be found by typing that code…
30/11/2023 The Independent
Church pensions board publishes climate plan to align portfolio with net zero
The Church of England Pensions Board has published its first Climate Action Plan to align its investment portfolio with net zero. The Pensions Board said the framework focusses on transitioning the economy away from fossil fuels and aligning…
30/11/2023 The Independent
As plastic production grows, treaty negotiations to reduce plastic waste are stuck in low gear
A central question remains unresolved in the draft treaty: Is plastic pollution basically a waste management problem, or can it be solved only with a cap on production?
30/11/2023 The Conversation
'Baldur's Gate 3' became the surprise hit of 2023 by upending conventional wisdom about what gives video games broad appeal
For years, the biggest video game publishers have operated under the assumption that compelling stories and captivating characters don’t offer a good return on investment.
30/11/2023 The Conversation
COP28 begins: 4 issues that will determine if the UN climate summit is a success, from methane to money
A veteran of UN climate talks lays out the top themes and their sticking points, including concerns about the host country’s oil interests.
30/11/2023 The Conversation
Back from the brink: sand-swimming golden mole, feared extinct, rediscovered after 86 years
An elusive, iridescent golden mole not recorded since before the second world war has been rediscovered “swimming” in the sand near the coastal town of Port Nolloth in north-west South Africa.
30/11/2023 The Guardian
Still alive! Golden mole not seen for 80 years and presumed extinct is found again in South Africa
Researchers in South Africa say they have rediscovered a mole species that has an iridescent golden coat and the ability to “swim” through sand dunes after it hadn't been seen for more than 80 years and was thought to be extinct
30/11/2023 The Independent
DeepMind’s AI discovers ‘800 years’ worth of knowledge’
Google’s leading AI division DeepMind claims to have unlocked “800 years’ worth of knowledge” after discovering 2.2 million new crystals.
30/11/2023 The Independent
Airlines face formal complaints over contested sustainability claims
Virgin Atlantic and British Airways are facing formal complaints over their sustainable flight claims after being accused of misleading potential customers about the environmental credentials of aviation.
30/11/2023 The Guardian
China unveils ‘foldable’ Mars helicopter in mission to return samples to Earth
30/11/2023 The Independent
King hails ‘fantastic’ climate technologies as he opens Dubai science campus
30/11/2023 The Independent
The new ‘scramble for Africa’: how a UAE sheikh quietly made carbon deals for forests bigger than UK
30/11/2023 The Guardian
Next generation of billionaires collect more wealth from inheritance than from work, says UBS
30/11/2023 The Guardian