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30/12/2024

California Introduces New Law to Tackle Clothing Waste California has introduced a new law to address the growing problem of clothing waste. The law, SB 707, requires clothing companies to establish recycling programs for the products they sell. Every year, the U.S. alone generates about 18.7 million tons of textile waste, with 85% of it ending up in landfills. This waste harms the environment because it releases harmful chemicals, dyes, and methane into the air....

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California Introduces New Law to Tackle Clothing Waste California has introduced a new law to address the growing problem of clothing waste. The law, SB 707, requires clothing companies to establis…

30/12/2024

Largest Coral in the World Discovered Scientists recently discovered the world’s largest coral in the Solomon Islands. It is so big that it can be seen from space! This incredible coral is about 300 years old and measures about 34 meters wide, 32 meters long, and 5.5 meters tall. It’s a single, giant organism that has been growing for centuries, providing a home for shrimp, crabs, and fish.The coral, named Pavona clavus, was found by the National Geographic Pristine Seas team during an expedition to study ocean health....

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Largest Coral in the World Discovered Scientists recently discovered the world’s largest coral in the Solomon Islands. It is so big that it can be seen from space! This incredible coral is about 30…

28/12/2024

Lego Plans to Use Renewable Plastic Instead of Oil for Its Bricks Lego has announced plans to stop using oil-based plastic for its bricks and switch to more environmentally friendly materials. The company has tested over 600 materials to find the right replacement and aims to use renewable and recycled plastics. Although this new plastic is more expensive, Lego is covering the extra cost instead of raising prices for customers....

Lego Plans to Use Renewable Plastic Instead of Oil for Its Bricks Lego has announced plans to stop using oil-based plastic for its bricks and switch to more environmentally friendly materials. The …

14/04/2024

Doctors use 3d Printer to Make a Brand New Windpipe Photo Credit: T&R Biofab In Korea, a woman received the world's first-ever 3D-printed windpipe. The windpipe which is also called the trachea, is a tube that helps us breathe. This new technology used a special kind of "ink" made from leftover stem cells from other people to create a brand new windpipe that fit the patient perfectly....

Doctors use 3d Printer to Make a Brand New Windpipe Photo Credit: T&R Biofab In Korea, a woman received the world’s first-ever 3D-printed windpipe. The windpipe which is also called the t…

05/02/2024

Young Coders Tackle Wildlife Crime Two young men from Kerala, India, are helping fight against wildlife crime by using their coding skills. Sobin Mathew and Allen Shaji observed that rangers were relying on handwritten notes and their memories to track poachers(people who illegally hunt or capture animals). Shaji and Mathew saw this outdated system and knew they could do better....

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Young Coders Tackle Wildlife Crime Two young men from Kerala, India, are helping fight against wildlife crime by using their coding skills. Sobin Mathew and Allen Shaji observed that rangers were r…

05/01/2024

Chinstrap Penguins Take More Than 10,000 Naps a Day! Scientists have discovered that chinstrap penguins (known for their distinctive black chinstrap) have a surprising sleep strategy. These penguins, according to a recent study, take over 10,00 naps per day. Each nap lasts about four seconds. Tehse naps accumulate to about 11 hours of sleep a day. This sleep pattern is known as "microsleeps" or "micronaps." It is unlike anything observed in humans, where sleep fragmentation is often associated with poor sleep quality...

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Chinstrap Penguins Take More Than 10,000 Naps a Day! Scientists have discovered that chinstrap penguins (known for their distinctive black chinstrap) have a surprising sleep strategy. These penguin…

18/12/2023

California is Drought Free for the First Time in Years! For the first time in over three years, California is no longer in a drought! This is because of a very wet winter and a rare tropical storm last summer. Last year, California was in a very bad drought. The reservoirs were very low, and there were many wildfires. But this year, things are different....

California is Drought Free for the First Time in Years! For the first time in over three years, California is no longer in a drought! This is because of a very wet winter and a rare tropical storm …

11/11/2023

Oyster reef created to protect marine life A new oyster reef has been created in North East England. The reef is the size of a football pitch and is home to 10,000 native oysters. The reef was created by the Wild Oysters Project with Blue Marine Foundation, British Marine, and Groundwork North East and Cumbria. Oysters play a key role in helping marine life thrive....

Oyster reef created to protect marine life A new oyster reef has been created in North East England. The reef is the size of a football pitch and is home to 10,000 native oysters. The reef was crea…

09/10/2023

Taylor Swift Encourages Fans to Vote Taylor Swift, a popular singer, posted a message on Instagram encouraging her fans to register to vote. Over 35,000 people registered to vote after seeing her post. This is a great example on how celebrities like Taylor Swift can make a positive impact. LEGO Starts Selling Braille Bricks LEGO has now started selling Braille Bricks....

Taylor Swift Encourages Fans to Vote Taylor Swift, a popular singer, posted a message on Instagram encouraging her fans to register to vote. Over 35,000 people registered to vote after seeing her p…

07/10/2023

India Becomes 4th country to Land a Spacecraft on the Moon India has become the fourth country to land a spacecraft on the moon! Chandrayaan 3 landed on August 23rd and launched in mid July. India's spacecraft is the first to have landed on the south pole of the moon. This is special because scientists think that ice and water might be on the south pole of the moon....

India Becomes 4th country to Land a Spacecraft on the Moon India has become the fourth country to land a spacecraft on the moon! Chandrayaan 3 landed on August 23rd and launched in mid July. India&…

17/09/2023

New Zealand Bans Plastic Bags Used for Fresh Produce at Supermarkets In 2019, the ban on plastic bags was enforced which was an important step to help protect our environment. The government of New Zealand, is taking a stand against using thin plastic bags which are used for holding fruits and vegetables.This ban which started on July 1st, is a part of New Zealand's plan to reduce the amount of plastic waste they produce....

New Zealand Bans Plastic Bags Used for Fresh Produce at Supermarkets In 2019, the ban on plastic bags was enforced which was an important step to help protect our environment. The government of New…

28/07/2023

“Wood City” planned to be built in Sweden Sweden is getting ready to build a whole city out of wood! It will be the world’s largest urban wood construction project. Atrium Ljungbe…