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A giant bag inflatable bag could catch asteroids and space junk

Asteroids contain large quantities of both precious and common metals, and despite the obvious challenges in reaching them, a few startups say these celestial bodies could offer a sustainable alternative to Earth-based mineral extraction, which is…

13/11/2025 CNN

New tool calculates Alzheimer’s risk years before symptom appear

Scientists have created a new tool that estimates a person's risk of developing memory and thinking problems linked to Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear.

13/11/2025 The Independent

Zanzibar’s ‘solar mamas’ are trained as technicians to help light up communities

When darkness came, so did the smoke. Hamna Silima Nyange, like half of the 2 million people in Tanzania's semi-autonomous archipelago of Zanzibar, did not have a house connected to the electricity grid.

13/11/2025 The Independent

Building apartment projects near public transit helps address housing crisis, combat climate change

Quantavia Smith, who was often homeless for a decade, now has a studio apartment in Los Angeles with easy access to public transit

13/11/2025 The Independent

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13/11/2025 Reset.org

Common virus found in most people can trigger lupus, study reveals

A common virus that infects most people can trigger the chronic immune system condition lupus, according to a new study. Nearly 5 million people worldwide suffer from the autoimmune disease in which a person’s immune system attacks the nuclei of…

13/11/2025 The Independent

How Pacific nations plan to go from spending up to 25% of GDP on fossil fuels to running on 100% renewables

Pacific nations spend billions each year importing fossil fuels for electricity. Now the region’s leaders are aiming for energy independence.

13/11/2025 The Conversation

China’s AI is quietly making big inroads in Silicon Valley

Chinese AI models are being adopted by US firms and winning praise from tech leaders in a challenge to Big Tech.

13/11/2025 Al Jazeera

Type 1 diabetes is worse in young children - now scientists know why

Scientists have discovered why type 1 diabetes is more severe and aggressive when it develops in young children. Type 1 is caused by the immune system attacking cells in the pancreas that control blood sugar levels.

13/11/2025 BBC

Treasure finds in England reach record high - see how many were unearthed in your area

Treasure finds in England have hit a record high, with a lamp shaped like a human foot and an earwax scoop among the more unusual items unearthed.

13/11/2025 BBC

Ancient eggshells shed new light on crocodiles that hunted prey from trees

Scientists say they have unearthed Australia’s oldest known crocodile eggshells, a discovery that could shed light on ancient reptiles that may have hunted prey by dropping on them from trees.

13/11/2025 CNN

5 health benefits of line dancing – according to science

Line dancing exercises your mind and memory as well as your body. But the benefits aren’t just for older people.

13/11/2025 The Conversation

Cheap drug commonly prescribed for gout could slash heart attack risk

A low dose of a cheap drug commonly used to treat gout could significantly slash the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with existing heart problems, according to new research.

13/11/2025 The Independent

UK's first small nuclear power station to be built in north Wales

A first-of-its-kind nuclear power station is to be built on Anglesey, bringing up to 3,000 jobs and billions of pounds of investment.

13/11/2025 BBC

The world’s carbon emissions continue to rise. But 35 countries show progress in cutting carbon

In 2025 the world has fallen short, again, of peaking and reducing its fossil fuel use. But there are many countries on a path to greener energy.

13/11/2025 The Conversation

Will my Christmas dinner interfere with my medication?

With Christmas just around the corner, here are the foods to be careful consuming alongside medication this festive season

13/11/2025 The Independent

How ADHD awareness could lead to a false self-diagnosis

A new study has warned that without intervention, ADHD education could cause many young people to wrongly diagnose themselves

13/11/2025 The Independent

Thirteen hours by touch – inside one of the world's longest exam days

South Korea's national college entry exam is notoriously hard - but blind students face unique challenges.

13/11/2025 BBC