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Bacteria transferred during intercourse could help identify sexual assault perpetrators, scientists say

Bacteria transferred between people during sexual intercourse could be used in forensic testing to help identify sexual assault perpetrators, an Australian study suggests.

12/02/2025

Record-breaking growth in renewable energy in US threatened by Trump

The US had record-breaking growth in renewable-energy capacity last year, new research shows, but the future of the sector is uncertain amid threats from Donald Trump’s administration. The country brought online 48.

12/02/2025

My no-plastic life: I tried to cut out single-use items for a month – and it almost broke me

The scale of plastic pollution is so terrifying, I mostly try to avoid thinking about it, but some facts stop me in my tracks.

12/02/2025

Beavers save Czech taxpayers £800m by flooding ex-army training site

Beavers have saved Czech taxpayers $1m (£800,000) by flooding a protected former army training site where a long-stalled dam was planned.

11/02/2025

Microplastics can block blood vessels in mice brains, researchers find

Microplastics can move through mice brains and block blood vessels, essentially mimicking blood clots that could potentially be fatal or otherwise disrupt brain function.

11/02/2025

Conspiracy theory on methane-cutting cow feed a ‘wake-up call’, say scientists

Scientists say a recent methane-related conspiracy theory was “a wake-up call” for the industry, reminding them they need to communicate better and more directly with the public.

11/02/2025

Cockatoos show appetite for dips when eating bland food, find scientists

Whether you savour Ottolenghi’s recipes or prefer a feast from Nigella’s cookery books, humans enjoy mixing flavours and textures when preparing food. Now research suggests some cockatoos do too.

10/02/2025

Persimmons and pears: the farmers’ market program getting kids excited to try new foods

On a crisp winter morning in San Francisco, a team of six-year-olds declare that their favorite fruits and vegetables are peaches and broccoli – but then again, they have yet to venture out into the farmers’ market where produce they have never…

09/02/2025

Proper care for people who are struggling isn’t ‘soft’ – it saves cash

One of the reasons Rachel Reeves wants faster growth is the taxes it generates and the possibility of spending them to refurbish the public sector.

08/02/2025

Western food was unhealthy and costly. So they turned back to bison and mushrooms

On a Wednesday summer evening on the Rosebud Reservation, members of the Siċaŋġu Nation arrange 12 tables to form a U in the parking lot of a South Dakota Boys & Girls Club.

08/02/2025

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