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Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare could retain power on April 17, but who stands in his way of making history?

The nuclear debate powers ahead

Navigating expanded nuclear power generation will require stronger and better safeguards while making sensible use of new technologies.

How much plastic are we ingesting?

Measuring microplastics in humans is challenging but researchers already have preliminary figures.

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Plastics in bowels a sign we need to change

To reduce the threat of microplastics in our bodies, we need to reduce the use of plastics in the environment.

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The microplastics time-bomb in our bodies

Scientists are warning against grave long-term consequences.

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How science is solving food waste

Worried about food waste? Here’s how researchers are working to solve the problem

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The deceptively simple idea that saves food from being wasted

Large households throw away the most food. In an attempt to stop the waste, a simple idea is showing great promise.

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The wrap on food waste

As the world faces a growing food crisis, scientists are investigating how we can waste less of it.

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Garbage went up as homes were locked down

As locked-down citizens plodded through COVID with their home-delivered meals, a new waste stream was created. It’s time to start cleaning it up

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Plastic packaging has an evil twin

The problem of too much plastic packaging will not be solved without addressing its larger twin: food waste.

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Meet the meat that tells you when it’s going bad

Intelligent packaging offers promise for reducing food waste, with smart indicators letting consumers know whether their fridge contents are still safe to eat.

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New plastics prepare for takeoff

Plant-based plastics are only just starting to be more widely accepted. But challenges remain.

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Plastic pollution is bad, but food waste is far worse

Single-use plastic is a huge environmental problem, but it can help limit food waste – another big problem. Tackling both will take ingenuity.

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Time to defend science under attack

Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

The nuclear debate powers ahead

How much plastic are we ingesting?

Plastics in bowels a sign we need to change

The microplastics time-bomb in our bodies

How science is solving food waste

The deceptively simple idea that saves food from being wasted

The wrap on food waste

Garbage went up as homes were locked down

Plastic packaging has an evil twin

Meet the meat that tells you when it’s going bad

New plastics prepare for takeoff

Plastic pollution is bad, but food waste is far worse

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