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Duct tape kept out more flood water than sandbags in laboratory tests
Duck tape kept out more floodwater than sandbags, in lab tests.
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The mafia isn’t keeping fentanyl out of Europe – the lack of demand is
The theory that Italian mafia groups are choosing to keep fentanyl out of Europe does not fit what we know about drug markets or organised crime.
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Could your plastic film packaging serve a purpose? We won’t know until recycling laws change
Hard-to-recycle plastic waste could be an untapped resource but current laws make it difficult for UK companies to innovate.
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Cardiac arrest: why the quality of CPR could affect your chances of survival
Starting CPR quickly can save lives. Research suggests that how effectively chest compressions are performed could also influence survival.
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We compared what happens after a schizophrenia diagnosis in Denmark and the UK
It turns out where you live matters. A lot.
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Japan’s MMX mission aims to swipe soil samples from Mars’ moon Phobos
The mission could help resolve how Mars’ two moons were formed.
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The complicated history of women being seen as ‘monstrous bitches’ – from ancient Mesopatamia to modern film
The fear of the feminine has led the patriarchy to cast women as monstrous across time and culture.
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Prime’s Carrie miniseries expands Stephen King’s story – but weakens its central horror
This is the fourth screen adaptation of Stephen King’s debut novel.
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Throttling Starlink puts added strain on US-Ukraine relations
Starlink owner Elon Musk says it is the US government which controls the Starshield military satellite system and would have made the decision to throlttle it.
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The government wants trusts to pay a minimum 30% tax. What’s behind the changes?
Experts have raised legitimate concerns about the proposed changes.
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Why do I keep getting mouth ulcers?
These annoying and painful little sores tend to resolve on their own. But if they don’t – or you have any of these other symptoms – it could be time to seek help.
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Kids and teens are going to AI chatbots for advice. How can parents make sure this is safe?
Children and teens often turn to artificial intelligence for advice on sensitive topics. But chatbots are not a substitute for human support.