Chilean scientist plans to clean up mining with 'metal eating' bacteria
Starving microorganisms capable of surviving in extreme conditions have already managed to "eat" a nail in just three days.
Starving microorganisms capable of surviving in extreme conditions have already managed to "eat" a nail in just three days.
Biotechnology
Oct 9, 2021
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As in previous economic downturns, it is the small business community that drives the recovery across all sectors of the economy. UK entrepreneurs once again stand ready to rise to the challenges and opportunities created ...
Economics & Business
Sep 2, 2021
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New research has revealed that shoppers are significantly more likely to purchase crowdfunded products than items that use an alternative funding source, as they want to see less inequality in the marketplace.
Economics & Business
Apr 19, 2021
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When it comes to introducing new products to the market, crowdfunding has become a hugely popular way for sellers to attract customers.
Economics & Business
Dec 16, 2020
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Increasing environmental challenges have led scientists to rethink how protein can be produced. Traditional processes require a lot of space on land or sea, resulting in a high carbon footprint and reduced resources. A new ...
Other
Sep 23, 2020
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As lockdowns are relaxed around the world and people return to their workplaces, the next challenge will be adapting open office spaces to the new normal of strict personal hygiene and physical distancing.
Economics & Business
Apr 29, 2020
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For start-up companies looking to launch a new product, hiring star inventors who are accomplished and have a strong record of performance seems like a no brainer.
Economics & Business
Aug 28, 2019
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Nie Feng used to toss his rubbish outside his Shanghai flat without a thought while rushing to work, but saving China from a garbage crisis now requires him to consult a complex diagram each morning.
Environment
Jul 14, 2019
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Our appetite for food is a serious problem. The huge amount of energy, land and water used to fill our supermarket shelves mean that modern overproduction and excessive consumerism are rapidly depleting resources and damaging ...
Environment
Jul 12, 2019
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Britain on Thursday unveiled draft legislation for a "digital services tax" on global tech giants, which it plans to impose until leading economies reach an agreement on the contentious issue.
Business
Jul 11, 2019
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