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'Electric' bacteria can purify sewage water - fast

Harnessing bacteria that produce electricity and break down organic waste, a European research project is developing a new, environmentally friendly way to purify sewage water in small communities.

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Takeaway: Clear advantage

Does this look like sewage treatment plant to you?

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New identities are evolving within our society - that is normal

The current social and political debates over migration have brought to the fore questions about cultural diversity and the coexistence of different cultural identities in…

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Trash to treasure: how can we extract valuable resources from production waste?

Greek scientists have developed a technology that allows them to obtain rare earth elements (REEs) from waste ore in an economical and environmentally friendly…

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Takeaway: Treasure from waste

This red mud, the leftovers from aluminium production, is more than just waste.

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Legumes see new life in flowerpots

From Italy to Slovenia, European bioplastics research is booming and blooming.

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Takeaway: Zero waste from green waste

This flower pot is made with a new bioplastic Instead of oil, it is made with waste from the legume industry Vegetal proteins and fibers are extracted and mixed with biopolymer This eco-friendly mater

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Scientists at Bremen University tracking air pollution in our cities

“You have probably used an app on your mobile phone to get the weather forecast.

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Can farmed fish become vegetarian to reduce the industry's eco-footprint?

Can carnivorous farmed fish become vegetarian?

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Takeaway: Farm fish go vegetarian

Could a trout become vegeterian ?

New Zealand

Is Zealandia the eighth continent?

A group of geologists say they've enough evidence to confirm the existence of a new continent. Writing in the journal of the Geological Society of America, the group named it "Zealandia."

Sci-Tech

Five hundred years of robots at the British Science Museum

A new exhibit at London’s Science Museum traces five-hundred years of robotic development, from early clockwork-automation – such as the impressive Silver Swann from 1773- to interactive…

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The self-sufficient toilet could be on its way powered by urine

The Bristol BioEnergy Centre is working on bacteria which breaks down chemicals in urine releasing energy as electrons which turns into electricity.

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Scientists in the UK believe they have a blueprint for the first ever quantum computer

For decades world renowned scientists, including Albert Einstein, have argued furiously about quantum physics.

United Kingdom

Cambridge University set to have a Lego professor

Funded by the Lego Foundation, the professorship is tasked with testing and proving the links between play, creativity and learning

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Energy-generating jackets could be ready to wear before 2023

Is it possible for clothing to create and store its own energy? We find out in this edition of Futuris on Euronews

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Takeaway: Ready-to-wear electronics

What about creating and storing your own energy by walking?

World News

Oxfam: 'eight men own as much wealth as poorest half of world's population'

Eight billionaires own as much wealth as the poorest half of the world's population, an Oxfam report finds.

Sci-Tech

Methane gas threatening to slow efforts to slow climate change

Methane gas is all around us and is threatening efforts to slow climate change.

Kenya

Giraffes "vulnerable to extinction"

Giraffes have become the latest animal to be considered as being “vulnerable” to extinction.